Moving from Midwest City, OK to Norman, OK?
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Is Midwest City or Norman Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Midwest City is safer than Norman (Safety Score 30/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100,000 versus 2,530 for Norman — 4% lower. Midwest City has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norman has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Norman is 2.3x 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 Midwest City, OK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Midwest City | Norman | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,429.2 | 2,529.8 | -100.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 348.5 | 263.2 | +85.3 |
| Murder Rate | 6.9 | 0.8 | +6.1 |
| Rape Rate | 38.0 | 39.0 | -1.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 36.2 | 18.4 | +17.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 265.7 | 202.0 | +63.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,080.7 | 2,266.6 | -185.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 262.3 | 351.2 | -89.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,590.7 | 1,687.3 | -96.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 227.7 | 228.0 | -0.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Midwest City, OK to Norman, OK?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midwest City or Norman safer?
Midwest City is safer with a total crime rate of 2,429 per 100K vs 2,530 for Norman — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Midwest City has a violent crime rate of 348.5 per 100K while Norman has 263.2. Norman has lower violent crime.
About Midwest City, OK
Midwest City, a sizable suburb of Oklahoma City, was founded during WWII to support Tinker Air Force Base. This eastern Oklahoma County community of around 59,000 residents is characterized by its post-war development and aviation ties. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 57,961, Midwest City has a total crime rate of 2,429.2 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.