
Campus safety in Norman is supported by the University of Oklahoma Police Department and the university's emergency-management and reporting procedures. Students should learn how OU communicates urgent alerts, how to report an incident, and where to find instructions for emergencies affecting their classes or residence.
OU publishes an annual security report under federal campus-safety requirements. That report is the appropriate place to examine disclosed campus crime statistics, reporting definitions, and applicable policies; a single count should not be treated as a complete measure of personal safety. Students can also use university reporting and support channels for sexual misconduct and other concerns. Procedures for confidential assistance, formal reports, and immediate emergencies serve different purposes, so those distinctions are worth checking before they are needed.
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.