Oklahoma county. Community Health Status Assessment

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1 Oklahoma county Wellness Score 2014 Community Health Status Assessment

2 CRIME

3 Overall Crime Score Physical assaults, homicides, and rapes/sexual assaults have direct and adverse health outcomes for a community. In many low income communities, homicides account for the largest number of years of avoidable life lost. Witnessing and experiencing community violence causes longer term behavioral and emotional problems in youth. Community violence also impacts the perceived safety of a neighborhood, inhibiting social interactions and adversely impacting on social cohesion. Parental concerns about neighborhood crime strongly influence their willingness to allow their children to actively commute (e.g. walk or bike) to school, influencing children s levels of physical activity. Best Practices and Policy Considerations The presence or absence of criminal activity in a given community has a critical influence in physical activity, social and mental health, and overall well-being. Areas with higher rates of crime experience higher rates of unemployment, poorer health outcomes, and often have lower rates of educational attainment. Crime is one of a number of underlying indicators that contribute to the overall Wellness Score, and also represents an opportunity to bring new partners to the table as we develop our updated Community Health Improvement Plan. Resources Containing Promising Practice, Policies and Programming Weed and Seed centers have a long history throughout the country of developing and implementing effective programs and policies to prevent and intervene in actual or perceived impact of crime in communities. A number of promising practices that could be tailored to our community can be found here: The Citizen s Handbook for Community Crime Prevention provides a wealth of information to users. Practical assistance for those who want to make a difference, the Citizen s Handbook is a collection of organizing and creating momentum for engaging communities in crime prevention. The handbook is an online, interactive tool that can be accessed here: Crime: CURE VIOLENCE 106

4 overall crime score * *The lower the overall score the higher health burden is within that zip code Lowest Low Moderate High Highest Zip Code Crime Score Zip Code Crime Score Zip Code Crime Score Zip Code Crime Score

5 Homicide Why it Matters Many urban neighborhoods are plagued by a persistent cycle of shootings and homicides. Exposures to violence, and its norms, can lead to further community violence. Violent behavior follows the model of contagious and infectious diseases, and the same approach to prevention guides strategies for reducing violence, with more predictable results. What it Means for Providers and Residents Residents and providers have an opportunity to improve community awareness and system changes along with developing or advocating for programs, services and policies that aim to reduce violence through targeted community campaigning and education. Working with local agencies to target violence through community organization and planning, as well as engaging local law enforcement in this efforts will be critical to impacting crime rates in our community. How Are We Doing? The homicide rate for Oklahoma County was 8.6 per 100,000 people. This was higher than the national rate of 5.3 per 100,000 and the state rate of 7.0 per 100,000. Rates were highest among American Indians and males. The zip codes with the highest rates were 73117, 73105, 73111, 73084, and Data Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Statistics Death Records Age Adjusted Homicide Mortality Rates Oklahoma County Oklahoma State U.S. Homicide Mortality Rates by Age Group

6 homicide Mortality * *per 100,000 population Lowest Low Moderate High Highest

7 Aggravated Assaults Why it Matters Aggravated assault is an attempt to cause or purposely, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily harm to another person; or carelessly attempt to cause harm with a deadly weapon. Aggravated assaults are another status of community violence. Aggravated Assaults by Race 39% 3% What it Means for Providers and Residents Providers and residents can utilize this information to begin developing policies and strategies towards making a healthier and safe community. Working with local law enforcement and city planners to identify key areas in the community to target prevention programs and begin to treat violence as a disease. 13% 49% Caucasian African American Asian 2% 8% American Indian Unknown How Are We Doing? In Oklahoma-City County during January July 2013 there were 2134 incidents of aggravated assault. This means there is an average of 210 aggravated assault victims per 100,000 population during January July The zip codes with the highest aggravated assault rates are 73111, 73102, and respectively. Aggravated Assaults by Gender 49% 51% Data Source: Oklahoma City Police Department Aggregate Data Male Female 110

8 aggravated assaults * *per 100,000 population Lowest Low Moderate High Highest Zip Code Average # of Assaults Zip Code Average # of Assaults Zip Code Average # of Assaults Zip Code Average # of Assaults

9 Gun-Related Mortality Why it Matters Gun-related mortality is any death due to firearms, including homicide, suicide, and accidental death. Along with homicide and aggravated assault data, gun-related mortality is a secondary indicator to community violence. What it Means for Providers and Residents Providers and residents can utilize this information to begin developing policies and strategies towards improving gun safety in our community. They work with local law enforcement and city planners to identify key areas in the community to target prevention programs and begin to treat violence as a disease. Additionally, providers can work with gun advocacy organizations to provide adequate safety training to licensed users. How Are We Doing? The mortality rate for Oklahoma County was 16.3 deaths per 100,000 people. This was higher than the national rate of 10.1 per 100,000 and roughly equal to the state rate of 16.6 per 100,000. Rates were highest among American Indians and males. The zip codes with the highest rates were 73117, 73111, 73170, 73105, and % of the gun-related mortalities were suicide, 37.1% were homicide, and the remaining 3.1% were accidental or of undetermined intent Age Adjusted Gun-Related Mortality Rates Oklahoma County Oklahoma State U.S. Gun-Related Mortality Rates by Age Group Data Source: Oklahoma State Department of Health Vital Statistics Death Records

10 gun-related Mortality * *per 100,000 population Lowest Low Moderate High Highest

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