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Is Ponca City, Oklahoma Safe?

Population 24,225 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 24,225, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Ponca City earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,729 per 100K.

Ponca City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPonca CityOklahoma AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.5310.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2034.22053.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1729.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate460.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

238.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2034/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ponca City

Violent crime in Ponca City is close to the national average. The rate of 346.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2034.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,729 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ponca City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery85
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary379
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,729
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft460
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Ponca City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ponca City
346.5
State
310.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ponca City
2034.2
State
2053.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ponca City Safety

Is Ponca City safe?
Not especially. Ponca City earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ponca City?
238.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2034.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ponca City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ponca City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,729 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ponca City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ponca City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ponca City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ponca City?
Crime rates have held steady in Ponca City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Ponca City compare to other cities in Oklahoma?
Below average for the state. Ponca City ranks behind about 66% of Oklahoma cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Ponca City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Ponca City?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.1 per-thousand rate put Ponca City below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ponca City?
346.5 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (85), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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