Is Anchorage or Toledo Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Toledo is safer than Anchorage (Safety Score 10/100 vs 10/100), with a total crime rate of 3,773 per 100,000 versus 3,781 for Anchorage — 0% lower. Anchorage has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Toledo has a 36% lower rate.
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Anchorage, AK
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Anchorage | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,781.4 | 3,773.3 | +8.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,015.5 | 1,041.1 | -25.6 |
| Murder Rate | 9.4 | 12.1 | -2.7 |
| Rape Rate | 161.0 | 98.6 | +62.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 166.9 | 107.3 | +59.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 677.5 | 823.0 | -145.6 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,765.9 | 2,732.2 | +33.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 317.1 | 483.2 | -166.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,025.7 | 1,844.4 | +181.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 423.1 | 404.7 | +18.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchorage or Toledo safer?
Toledo is safer with a total crime rate of 3,773 per 100K vs 3,781 for Anchorage — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Anchorage has a violent crime rate of 1,015.5 per 100K while Toledo has 1,041.1. Anchorage has lower violent crime.
About Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, is nestled between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. This geographically isolated hub, home to over 40% of Alaska's population, famously rebuilt after the devastating 1964 earthquake. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 286,958, Anchorage has a total crime rate of 3,781.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Toledo, OH
Toledo, a city on the Maumee River near Lake Erie, was once a major glass production hub, earning it the nickname "Glass City." Its population is diverse, with a notable Hispanic community. With a safety score of 10/100 and a population coverage of 263,668, Toledo has a total crime rate of 3,773.3 per 100,000 residents.