Soldotna, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Soldotna Police Department serves the city of Soldotna, AK in Kenai Peninsula County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 329 violent crimes and 505 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.5 per 100k residents, which is 59.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.9 per 100k, 46.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents505 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 43.5 | A | 329 | 106.2 | -59.1% |
| Property Crime | 86.9 | A | 505 | 163.6 | -46.9% |
| Burglary | 21.7 | C | 42 | 24.0 | -9.6% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 432 | 116.4 | -62.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.7 | C | 25 | 22.2 | -2.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai | 8 miles | D 167.4 | A 64.4 | Violent: 285.2% higher Property: 25.9% lower |
| Seward | 43 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Homer | 60 miles | A 66.2 | A 82.7 | Violent: 52.2% higher Property: 4.9% lower |
| Anchorage | 77 miles | F 204.2 | C 173.0 | Violent: 369.8% higher Property: 99.0% higher |
| Palmer | 101 miles | A 30.8 | A 15.4 | Violent: 29.2% lower Property: 82.3% lower |