Homer, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Homer Police Department serves the city of Homer, AK in Kenai Peninsula County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 291 violent crimes and 466 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.2 per 100k residents, which is 37.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.7 per 100k, 49.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade ARape
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 66.2 | A | 291 | 106.2 | -37.7% |
| Property Crime | 82.7 | A | 466 | 163.6 | -49.5% |
| Rape | 16.5 | F | 19 | 3.5 | +367.7% |
| Larceny | 66.2 | A | 389 | 116.4 | -43.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 40 | 22.2 | -25.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward | 57 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Soldotna | 60 miles | A 43.5 | A 86.9 | Violent: 34.3% lower Property: 5.1% higher |
| Kenai | 64 miles | D 167.4 | A 64.4 | Violent: 153.1% higher Property: 22.1% lower |
| Kodiak | 131 miles | F 317.3 | A 74.7 | Violent: 379.7% higher Property: 9.7% lower |
| Anchorage | 130 miles | F 204.2 | C 173.0 | Violent: 208.7% higher Property: 109.2% higher |