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Is Bartlesville or Tulsa Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Bartlesville is safer than Tulsa (Safety Score 29/100 vs 5/100), with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100,000 versus 4,571 for Tulsa — 45% lower. Bartlesville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Bartlesville has a 72% lower rate.
Note: Tulsa is 10.7x 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 SAFER than Bartlesville, OK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Bartlesville | Tulsa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,492.1 | 4,570.7 | -2,078.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 367.6 | 942.9 | -575.4 |
| Murder Rate | 2.6 | 9.5 | -6.9 |
| Rape Rate | 99.1 | 105.8 | -6.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 28.7 | 98.7 | -70.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 237.2 | 728.0 | -490.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,124.6 | 3,627.8 | -1,503.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 492.7 | 747.2 | -254.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,472.9 | 2,397.9 | -925.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 159.0 | 482.7 | -323.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Tulsa, 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 Tulsa safer?
Bartlesville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,492 per 100K vs 4,571 for Tulsa — a 45% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Bartlesville has a violent crime rate of 367.6 per 100K while Tulsa has 942.9. Bartlesville 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 Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, a city in northeast Oklahoma' along the Arkansas River, boasts a rich art deco architectural heritage. It's the second-largest city in the state, with a diverse population and a significant Native American presence. With a safety score of 5/100 and a population coverage of 411,274, Tulsa has a total crime rate of 4,570.7 per 100,000 residents.