Ponca City, OK has safety grade D, a population of about 23,940, an overall crime rate near 1,374 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Ponca City, OK is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Ponca City, OK for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Ponca City, OK Crime Rate and Safety Report
Ponca City, OK crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
8.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Ponca City, OK shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (59.3% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 329 incidents suggests Ponca City maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Ponca City demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Ponca City, OK Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area identified by the GEOID "16000US4059850," a total of 329 incidents were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime, accounting for 192 incidents, all categorized as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with 117 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common (84 incidents), followed by "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (13 incidents), "Stolen Property Offenses" (9 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (8 incidents), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (3 incidents). Sex offenses are less frequent, with a total of 14 incidents, broken down into "Sex Offenses" (7 incidents), "Sex Offenses, Non-forcible" (1 incident), and "Kidnapping/Abduction" (6 incidents). Robbery and other offenses ("Fraud Offenses") are the least common, each with 3 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US4059850" represents a specific geographic area, but without cross-referencing this with a gazetteer or census data, the city and state cannot be determined. Similarly, population and median income data are required to calculate crime rates per 100k and to understand the socioeconomic context of the crime data. A safety score and grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate cannot be calculated without the population data. Crime map data and zip code data are also dependent on knowing the specific location represented by the GEOID. Once the city, state, and population are known, the crime rate per 100k can be calculated by dividing the total crime count (329) by the population and multiplying by 100,000. The violent crime rate would be calculated similarly, using the sum of robbery, assault, and sex offenses (3 + 192 + 14 = 209). The property crime rate would use the 117 property crime incidents.
Ponca City, OK crime map
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FAQ about crime in Ponca City, OK
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Ponca City, OK.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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