Is Fairbanks or Lima Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lima is safer than Fairbanks (Safety Score 8/100 vs 8/100), with a total crime rate of 4,130 per 100,000 versus 4,167 for Fairbanks — 1% lower. Fairbanks has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Fairbanks has a 64% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Fairbanks, AK?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Fairbanks | Lima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,167.2 | 4,130.0 | +37.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 704.0 | 761.2 | -57.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.3 | 17.4 | -11.1 |
| Rape Rate | 120.0 | 133.1 | -13.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 132.6 | 78.1 | +54.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 438.8 | 529.6 | -90.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,463.2 | 3,368.8 | +94.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 296.8 | 671.5 | -374.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,847.6 | 2,454.3 | +393.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 318.9 | 243.1 | +75.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairbanks or Lima safer?
Lima is safer with a total crime rate of 4,130 per 100K vs 4,167 for Fairbanks — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Fairbanks has a violent crime rate of 704.0 per 100K while Lima has 761.2. Fairbanks has lower violent crime.
About Fairbanks, AK
Fairbanks, Alaska, a city founded on gold mining, sits just 190 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Its population of roughly 32,000 residents experiences extreme seasonal light variations, from near-total darkness to the midnight sun. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 31,676, Fairbanks has a total crime rate of 4,167.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Lima, OH
Lima, Ohio, a city in Allen County, was once a major railroad hub. Situated along the Ottawa River, its population is around 35,000. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 34,552, Lima has a total crime rate of 4,130.0 per 100,000 residents.