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Is Broken Arrow or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Broken Arrow is safer than Sand Springs (Safety Score 59/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100,000 versus 3,010 for Sand Springs — 53% lower. Broken Arrow has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Broken Arrow has a 58% lower rate.
Note: Broken Arrow is 6.0x 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 Broken Arrow, OK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Broken Arrow | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,428.1 | 3,010.0 | -1,581.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 227.3 | 248.4 | -21.1 |
| Murder Rate | 3.3 | 5.0 | -1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 34.7 | 24.8 | +9.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 8.3 | 19.9 | -11.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 176.9 | 193.7 | -16.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,200.8 | 2,761.6 | -1,560.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 159.5 | 243.4 | -83.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 932.2 | 2,269.9 | -1,337.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 109.1 | 248.4 | -139.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Broken Arrow, OK to Sand Springs, 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 Broken Arrow or Sand Springs safer?
Broken Arrow is safer with a total crime rate of 1,428 per 100K vs 3,010 for Sand Springs — a 53% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Broken Arrow has a violent crime rate of 227.3 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Broken Arrow has lower violent crime.
About Broken Arrow, OK
Broken Arrow, a suburb of Tulsa, was founded as a stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway. It is Oklahoma's fourth-largest city, with a significant portion of its population identifying as white. With a safety score of 59/100 and a population coverage of 121,004, Broken Arrow has a total crime rate of 1,428.1 per 100,000 residents.
About Sand Springs, OK
Sand Springs, a Tulsa suburb, was founded by Charles Page as a home for orphans and widows. Situated along the Arkansas River, its population is around 20,000. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 20,133, Sand Springs has a total crime rate of 3,010.0 per 100,000 residents.