Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Norman, OK?
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Is Bartlesville or Norman Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bartlesville is safer than Norman (Safety Score 29/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100,000 versus 2,530 for Norman — 1% lower. Bartlesville has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norman has a 70% lower rate.
Note: Norman is 3.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Bartlesville, OK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bartlesville | Norman | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,492.1 | 2,529.8 | -37.7 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 367.6 | 263.2 | +104.3 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 0.8 | +1.8 |
| Rape Rate | 99.1 | 39.0 | +60.0 |
| Robbery Rate | 28.7 | 18.4 | +10.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 237.2 | 202.0 | +35.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,124.6 | 2,266.6 | -142.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 492.7 | 351.2 | +141.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.9 | 1,687.3 | -214.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 159.0 | 228.0 | -69.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Norman, OK?
The Moving Checklist Planner turns your move-in date into a dated checklist, packing inventory and budget — seven tabs for Google Sheets or Excel, $12 once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bartlesville or Norman safer?
Bartlesville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100K vs 2,530 for Norman — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bartlesville has a violent crime rate of 367.6 per 100K while Norman has 263.2. Norman has lower violent crime.
About Bartlesville, OK
Bartlesville, a city in northeast Oklahoma, is known for being the home of Phillips 66. Its population of around 37,000 resides in Washington and Osage counties, bordering the Caney River. With a safety score of 29/100 and a population coverage of 38,361, Bartlesville has a total crime rate of 2,492.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Norman, OK
Norman, Oklahoma, home to the University of Oklahoma, is a city in Cleveland County with a significant student population. Located just south of Oklahoma City, it lies within the Cross Timbers eco-region. With a safety score of 28/100 and a population coverage of 130,681, Norman has a total crime rate of 2,529.8 per 100,000 residents.