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Norman vs Waco Crime Comparison

Is Norman or Waco Safer?

Norman is the safer city, with a total crime rate 1% lower than Waco based on 2024 FBI data. Norman has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.

The biggest difference is in murder, where Norman has a 86% lower rate.

Norman, OK

Safety Score 54/100
Population 130,681
Total Crime Rate 2,529.8
Category Wins 3/7

Waco, TX

Safety Score 53/100
Population 146,270
Total Crime Rate 2,552.1
Category Wins 4/7

Detailed Crime Rate Comparison

Crime Type Norman Waco Difference
Total Crime Rate 2,529.8 2,552.1 -22.3
Violent Crime Rate 263.2 425.9 -162.7
Murder Rate 0.8 5.5 -4.7
Rape Rate 39.0 90.9 -51.9
Robbery Rate 18.4 57.4 -39.1
Aggravated Assault Rate 202.0 272.1 -70.1
Property Crime Rate 2,266.6 2,126.2 +140.4
Burglary Rate 351.2 294.7 +56.6
Larceny-Theft Rate 1,687.3 1,626.4 +60.9
Motor Vehicle Theft Rate 228.0 205.1 +22.9

All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norman or Waco safer?

Norman is safer with a total crime rate of 2,530 per 100K vs 2,552 for Waco — a 1% difference.

How do violent crime rates compare?

Norman has a violent crime rate of 263.2 per 100K while Waco has 425.9. Norman has lower violent crime.