Cherokee County, OK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in OK is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,300 violent crimes and 3,924 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.0 per 100k residents, which is 55.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 36.0 per 100k, 78.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate165.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,300 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate67.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,924 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,532 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.0 | D | 2300 | 106.2 | +55.4% |
| Property Crime | 36.0 | A | 3924 | 163.6 | -78.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 83 | 3.5 | +21.5% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -81.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 67.7 | F | 340 | 22.3 | +204.4% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 842 | 24.0 | -70.4% |
| Larceny | 24.6 | A | 2532 | 116.4 | -78.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 508 | 22.2 | -80.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Tahlequah Police Department
Tahlequah, OK
Hulbert Police Department
Hulbert, OK