Moving from Norman, OK to Sand Springs, OK?
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Is Norman or Sand Springs Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Norman is safer than Sand Springs (Safety Score 28/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 2,530 per 100,000 versus 3,010 for Sand Springs — 16% lower. Norman has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Norman has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Norman is 6.5x 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 Norman, OK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Norman | Sand Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,529.8 | 3,010.0 | -480.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 263.2 | 248.4 | +14.9 |
| Murder Rate | 0.8 | 5.0 | -4.2 |
| Rape Rate | 39.0 | 24.8 | +14.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 18.4 | 19.9 | -1.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 202.0 | 193.7 | +8.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,266.6 | 2,761.6 | -495.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 351.2 | 243.4 | +107.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,687.3 | 2,269.9 | -582.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 228.0 | 248.4 | -20.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Norman, 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 Norman or Sand Springs safer?
Norman is safer with a total crime rate of 2,530 per 100K vs 3,010 for Sand Springs — a 16% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Norman has a violent crime rate of 263.2 per 100K while Sand Springs has 248.4. Sand Springs has lower violent crime.
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.
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.