Kenai Peninsula County, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kenai Peninsula County in AK is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,406 violent crimes and 2,221 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.3 per 100k residents, which is -34.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.5 per 100k, -64.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,406 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,221 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents198 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,844 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.3 | B | 1406 | 106.2 | -34.8% |
| Property Crime | 58.5 | A | 2221 | 163.6 | -64.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.4 | F | 124 | 3.5 | +108.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.3 | B | 286 | 22.3 | -13.2% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 198 | 24.0 | -77.4% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 1844 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.6 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -56.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Seward Police Department
Seward, AK
Soldotna Police Department
Soldotna, AK
Homer Police Department
Homer, AK
Kenai Police Department
Kenai, AK