Ponca City, OK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

60%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Ponca City_{/100k people}	Oklahoma_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	905	n/a (estimate)	3,696	2,752	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	4.1	6.7	6.3
Rape	17	n/a	69.4	57.5	40.0
Robbery	7	n/a	28.6	40.6	66.1
Assault	114	n/a	465.6	314.8	268.2
Violent crime	139	n/a (estimate)	568	420	370
Burglary	176	n/a	718.7	482.6	269.8
Theft	501	n/a	2,046.0	1,535.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	89	n/a	363.5	314.0	282.7
Property crime	766	n/a (estimate)	3,128	2,332	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Ponca City, OK

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Ponca City crime rate is 59% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Ponca City, there were 139 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 568 per 100,000 individuals, 53.5% higher than the national average. Additionally, Ponca City recorded 766 property crimes, amounting to 3128 per 100,000 residents, 60.1% higher than the U.S. average.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Ponca City?

What is the prevailing sentiment among Ponca City residents regarding the state of crime? A comprehensive survey conducted by AreaVibes, involving 15 respondents, sheds light on this matter. The results were as follows: 27% of Ponca City residents expressed a notable sense of security, asserting that crime was virtually non-existent in their community, and they felt at ease strolling the streets after dark. While, 73% of those surveyed held a contrasting viewpoint, perceiving a higher incidence of crime, leading them to feel apprehensive about walking alone at night.

Is Ponca City a Safe Place to Live?

Is Ponca City a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Ponca City has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 59%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 2.48 daily incidents, encompassing 0.38 violent crimes and 2.1 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Ponca City as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Ponca City Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows residents and potential residents to assess the crime in Ponca City. A decrease in crime rates may indicate improving safety, while an increase could raise concerns. The year-over-year crime rate in Ponca City has decreased by 12.2%. Violent crimes have decreased by 28%, while property crimes have decreased by 8.6%. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, authorities and communities can identify trends and patterns in criminal activity. This helps in understanding whether crime is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.

Potential Causes for Crime in Ponca City

Ponca City has a poverty rate that stands at 16.6, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Ponca City crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Regions characterized by high population density frequently encompass expansive urban hubs that offer diverse economic prospects. In such areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, creating pockets of poverty alongside affluence. Economic disparities within these regions may correlate with elevated property crimes and, in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, areas with low population density numbers generally exhibit reduced Ponca City crime rates. Ponca City registers a population density of 1302.7 people per square mile, in contrast to the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

Rising cost of living expenses, including increased housing costs, grocery, utility and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards crime, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Ponca City, the cost of living is 18.65% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Ponca City crime map

The Ponca City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Ponca City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Ponca City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Ponca City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Ponca City crime rates are 59% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Ponca City are 54% higher than the national average
In Ponca City you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Ponca City is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Ponca City has decreased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Ponca City (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Ponca City, Oklahoma is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Ponca City are 1.34 times more than the Oklahoma average and 1.59 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Ponca City are 1.35 times more than than Oklahoma and 1.54 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Ponca City are 1.34 times more than than Oklahoma and 1.60 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Ponca City (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Ponca City to every other city in Oklahoma, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Ponca City safe? The gauges above illustrate that Ponca City is safer than 9% of every city located within Oklahoma along with 12% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Oklahoma and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Ponca City, OK is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ponca City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ponca City is 1 in 177

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ponca City is 1 in 32

The chance of being a victim of crime in Ponca City is 1 in 28

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Ponca City, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 177. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 32 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Ponca City is 1 in 28.

Year Over Year Crime In Ponca City (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Ponca City is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Ponca City has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 31% in Ponca City, while property crimes in Ponca City have decreased by 13%. Total crime has decreased by 16% year over year.

Ponca City police department

Item	Ponca City	Oklahoma	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	74	6,557	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.9	3.4	3.3

There are a total of 74 Ponca City police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 14.1% less than the Oklahoma average and 10.1% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Oklahoma

State	Total offenders	Oklahoma_/100K	National_/100K
Oklahoma	7,097	203	266

There are a total of 7,097 sex offenders in Oklahoma. This yields a total of 203 sex offenders in Oklahoma per 100,000 residents which is 24% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
McCord, OK	1,582	152	845	997
Newkirk, OK	2,058	91	1,772	1,863
Tonkawa, OK	3,000	262	1,639	1,901
Blackwell, OK	6,634	443	1,724	2,168
Kaw City, OK	282	483	2,684	3,167
Kildare, OK	73	515	2,860	3,375
Braman, OK	171	573	3,183	3,757
Ponca City, OK	23,940	568	3,128	3,696

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Port St. John, FL	23,940	311	1,880	2,191
Kalispell, MT	23,935	498	2,609	3,107
Freeport, IL	23,930	316	1,307	1,623
South Plainfield, NJ	23,961	120	1,516	1,636
Auburn Hills, MI	23,984	375	1,990	2,364
Ponca City, OK	23,940	568	3,128	3,696

Source: The Ponca City, OK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.