One needs to keep in mind that crime is mobile, and while some may be rooted in a square mile, some may comes from outside your area.
There was a recent murder in a vacant apartment complex by 7th an Lewis this week. However, I don't recall hearing of others in the past few months.
There is always an increase in crime as the weather improves and people move outdoors more.
I lived on 4th Place for 8 years and enjoyed that part of town very much in the late 70s and early 80s. Close to the highway, downtown, Kinkos on 11th, the University, live entertainment at Skelly Stadium and the now the new Reynolds center. I recall working with the producers of the New Kids on the Block one weekend, that was a fun production.
As stated, every area has its up and down sides, could be traffic flow, traffic noise, flooding, airplane noise, remote location to services, lack of entertainment venues the list is different for everyone.
I have lived in South Tulsa, North Tulsa, Osage County, Mid Town, East Tulsa. All have their features and benefits. If I had young childern as many of my friends do, I would be more cautious, and may rule out certain areas of Tulsa and North Eastern Oklahoma to live in. If you are single or an adult couple then it is eaiser to choose the area where you decide to live.
One of the worst areas I recall was around 56th street north and Trenton. We knew a single mother that attempted to live there, but had her home robbed within a week of moving in. Others on her street experienced the same problem. So that area may still be bad, or it could of been cleaned up recently.
I remember Morning Star, Apache Manor and some of the other Housing developments on the north sied that had high crime rates, but by intervention they have been cleaned up a lot over the past 10 to 15 years.
I suggest driving through the area, speaking to people working on their lawns on a Saturday afternoon and getting a feel of things in any neighborhood. Then make the same type of drive through after dark on a Saturday night to check the noise level and street activity.
Most areas now have neighborhood associatioss you can contact to find information and check out what is planned and in action.
www.incog.org/Homeowners/kendallwhittier/kendall-whittier.htm www.incog.org/Homeowners/INDEX.htmNothing wrong with folks being out at night, however it may be the wrong element for some. Others may love the excitment of groups of people walking the streets, and may even want to join them. Not sure what trips your trigger, but one thing is for sure, Tulsa seems to have ample supply of diversity in what ever you are seeking in neighborhoods today.
Happy abode shopping.