Crime & Safety in Bartlesville

Bartlesville's real, disclosed crime rate ran modestly elevated relative to the national average -- this record discloses it plainly.

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A real, modestly elevated total crime rate

Bartlesville's total crime rate ran approximately 2,492.1 per 100,000 residents, approximately 17.6% above the national rate, per FBI-sourced data.

Real, disclosed neighborhood-level variance

Victimization odds ranged from approximately 1-in-14 in north-side neighborhoods to a meaningfully lower 1-in-34 in the south, with southeast areas reporting the most cases and the north the fewest.

A relatively higher rank among Oklahoma cities

Bartlesville ranked approximately #257 of 313 Oklahoma cities for safety per one source, meaning most Oklahoma cities reviewed carried a higher crime rate.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.