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Kenai, AK Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Kenai Police Department serves the city of Kenai, AK in Kenai Peninsula County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 630 violent crimes and 958 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.4 per 100k residents, which is 57.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 64.4 per 100k, 60.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate167.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents71 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate77.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents958 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate64.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents794 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime167.4D630106.2+57.6%
Property Crime64.4A958163.6-60.6%
Rape12.9F713.5+264.2%
Aggravated Assault77.3F11522.3+247.2%
Larceny64.4A794116.4-44.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Soldotna 8 miles
A 43.5
A 86.9
Violent: 74.0% lower
Property: 35.0% higher
Seward 39 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Homer 64 miles
A 66.2
A 82.7
Violent: 60.5% lower
Property: 28.4% higher
Anchorage 79 miles
F 204.2
C 173.0
Violent: 22.0% higher
Property: 168.6% higher
Palmer 102 miles
A 30.8
A 15.4
Violent: 81.6% lower
Property: 76.1% lower