Is Del City or Norman Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norman is safer than Del City (Safety Score 28/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 2,530 per 100,000 versus 3,674 for Del City — 31% lower. Del City has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norman has a 84% lower rate.
Note: Norman is 6.2x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Del City | Norman | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,673.6 | 2,529.8 | +1,143.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 524.8 | 263.2 | +261.6 |
| Murder Rate | 4.7 | 0.8 | +4.0 |
| Rape Rate | 42.6 | 39.0 | +3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 56.7 | 18.4 | +38.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 420.8 | 202.0 | +218.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,148.8 | 2,266.6 | +882.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 288.4 | 351.2 | -62.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,562.5 | 1,687.3 | +875.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 297.9 | 228.0 | +69.8 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Del City or Norman safer?
Norman is safer with a total crime rate of 2,530 per 100K vs 3,674 for Del City — a 31% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Del City has a violent crime rate of 524.8 per 100K while Norman has 263.2. Norman has lower violent crime.
About Del City, OK
Del City, a suburb east of Oklahoma City, was incorporated in 1948, named for founder George E. "Del" Stiles. Its landscape is largely residential, characterized by mid-20th-century homes and a diverse population. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 21,151, Del City has a total crime rate of 3,673.6 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.