Norman, OK Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Norman Police Department serves the city of Norman, OK in Cleveland County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,806 violent crimes and 17,179 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.1 per 100k residents, which is 1.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 191.0 per 100k, 16.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate105.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,806 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents388 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,359 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate191.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,179 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,406 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate143.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,727 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,010 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime105.1C7806106.2-1.1%
Property Crime191.0C17179163.6+16.7%
Rape4.6D3883.5+30.1%
Robbery1.5A1975.8-73.7%
Aggravated Assault16.9B135922.3-24.2%
Burglary21.5B240624.0-10.6%
Larceny143.4D12727116.4+23.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft26.1C201022.2+17.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lexington 7 miles
C 98.9
A 98.9
Violent: 5.9% lower
Property: 48.2% lower
Noble 7 miles
C 102.1
A 63.8
Violent: 2.8% lower
Property: 66.6% lower
Moore 8 miles
C 102.7
C 150.1
Violent: 2.3% lower
Property: 21.4% lower
Valley Brook 13 miles
F 312.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 196.9% higher
Property: N/A
Purcell 14 miles
C 117.2
F 322.3
Violent: 11.5% higher
Property: 68.8% higher