Broken Arrow, OK vs Kirkland, WA

Kirkland is safer with a higher safety score by 10 points. Broken Arrow, OK has a safety score of 74/100 while Kirkland, WA has 84/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Broken Arrow, OK has a violent crime rate of 223.1 per 100,000 residents, while Kirkland, WA has 60.6 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Broken Arrow, OK has a property crime rate of 1200.8 per 100,000, compared to 2012.4 per 100,000 in Kirkland, WA. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Kirkland is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.