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Poteau, OK Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Poteau Police Department serves the city of Poteau, OK in Le Flore County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 990 violent crimes and 1,695 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 299.0 per 100k, 82.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate144.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents990 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate299.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,695 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate88.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate210.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime144.0D990106.2+35.6%
Property Crime299.0F1695163.6+82.8%
Aggravated Assault11.1A18122.3-50.2%
Burglary88.6F38724.0+268.7%
Larceny210.4F1167116.4+80.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Heavener 11 miles
A 33.3
A 66.6
Violent: 76.9% lower
Property: 77.7% lower
Talihina 12 miles
F 539.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 274.6% higher
Property: N/A
Arkoma 12 miles
D 163.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 13.2% higher
Property: N/A
Bokoshe 12 miles
F 246.9
F 740.7
Violent: 71.5% higher
Property: 147.7% higher
Howe 12 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A