Crime across District 27 has declined significantly in recent years, with the latest data from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicating the trend is continuing.

District Attorney Jack Thorp announced that reported crime in the district has dropped about 35 percent since 2017, outpacing the statewide reduction of about 20 percent during the same period.

“These numbers matter because they represent safer communities for the people we serve,” Thorp said. “Based on data reported to the OSBI and FBI, crime in District 27 has dropped roughly 35 percent since 2017, nearly double the statewide decline, and the most recent 2025 data shows that trend continuing.”

The decline spans both violent and property crimes and reflects improvements across Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Wagoner counties, which make up District 27.

Thorp attributed the sustained decrease to coordinated efforts among law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and community partners throughout the region.

“This success is not by accident,” he said. “It is the result of dedicated law enforcement officers, effective prosecution, and a community that supports public safety. When we work together, we get results.”

Off i c ial s with the District Attorney’s Office said they plan to continue focusing on proactive enforceme nt strategies, ag g re s s ive prosecution of violent of- fenders and collaborative initiatives aimed at further reducing crime and enhancing quality of life across the district.

“Our job is to keep moving forward,” Thorp said. “We are committed to building on this progress and making our communities even safer in the years ahead.”