Moving from Norman, OK to Weatherford, OK?
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Is Norman, OK or Weatherford, OK Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Weatherford, OK is safer than Norman, OK (Safety Score 94/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 450 per 100,000 versus 2,530 for Norman, OK — 82% lower. Norman has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Weatherford has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Norman is 10.9x 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 Norman, OK?
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Weatherford — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Norman | Weatherford | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,529.8 | 449.7 | +2,080.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 263.2 | 41.6 | +221.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.8 | 0.0 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 39.0 | 8.3 | +30.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 18.4 | 0.0 | +18.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 202.0 | 33.3 | +168.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,266.6 | 408.0 | +1,858.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 351.2 | 58.3 | +293.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,687.3 | 341.4 | +1,345.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 228.0 | 8.3 | +219.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Moving from Norman, OK to Weatherford, 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 Weatherford safer?
Weatherford, OK is safer with a total crime rate of 450 per 100K vs 2,530 for Norman, OK — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Norman has a violent crime rate of 263.2 per 100K while Weatherford has 41.6. Weatherford 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 Weatherford, OK
Weatherford, Oklahoma, the "Staff City of Oklahoma," is a western Oklahoma town bisected by Interstate 40. Home to Southwestern Oklahoma State University, it's a rural community of around 13,000 residents. With a safety score of 94/100 and a population coverage of 12,009, Weatherford has a total crime rate of 449.7 per 100,000 residents.