Purcell, OK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Purcell Police Department serves the city of Purcell, OK in Mcclain County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 638 violent crimes and 1,046 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 117.2 per 100k residents, which is 10.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 322.3 per 100k, 97.0% above 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 CAnnual Rate117.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents638 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate322.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,046 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate278.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 117.2 | C | 638 | 106.2 | +10.4% |
| Property Crime | 322.3 | F | 1046 | 163.6 | +97.0% |
| Rape | 14.7 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +314.3% |
| Robbery | 14.7 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +151.8% |
| Burglary | 14.7 | A | 217 | 24.0 | -39.0% |
| Larceny | 278.4 | F | 714 | 116.4 | +139.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.7 | B | 107 | 22.2 | -33.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibble | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.9% lower |
| Newcastle | 5 miles | A 63.8 | A 70.8 | Violent: 45.6% lower Property: 78.0% lower |
| Washington | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lexington | 13 miles | C 98.9 | A 98.9 | Violent: 15.6% lower Property: 69.3% lower |
| Noble | 13 miles | C 102.1 | A 63.8 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 80.2% lower |