Crime in Oklahoma has dropped according to the newly published Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations (OSBI) Uniform Crime Report. OSBI tracks seven index crimes, which include murder, rape, robbery and property crimes.
Reports show murder dropped 14 percent in 2014 whereas rape increased 6.5 percent. This increase may reflect the change in FBI’s definition of rape. For more information on this definition, visit the following link.
This comprehensive report informs decision makers and the public as to what crime looks like in Oklahoma. It also gives law enforcement direction on resource allocation and allows them to address crime in their communities. The report includes clearance rates for violent crimes and an in-depth analysis of domestic violence in Oklahoma by county – a new addition to the report.
The full OSBI Uniform Crime Report can be accessed on the OSBI website.
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