Kay County, OK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kay County in OK is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,619 violent crimes and 5,995 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.5 per 100k residents, which is 24.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.3 per 100k, 4.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 BAnnual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,619 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents820 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,995 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,540 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,791 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.5 | B | 4619 | 106.2 | -24.2% |
| Property Crime | 171.3 | C | 5995 | 163.6 | +4.7% |
| Homicide | 3.3 | F | 12 | 0.5 | +518.2% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 199 | 3.5 | +16.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 93 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.4 | A | 820 | 22.3 | -66.7% |
| Burglary | 43.5 | F | 1540 | 24.0 | +80.9% |
| Larceny | 96.5 | B | 3791 | 116.4 | -17.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.1 | D | 592 | 22.2 | +26.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kay County Sheriff's Office
Blackwell Police Department
Blackwell, OK
District 8 Narcotics Task Force
Newkirk Police Department
Newkirk, OK
Ponca City Police Department
Ponca City, OK
Tonkawa Police Department
Tonkawa, OK