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Safest Cities in Alaska 2024

Average Crime Rate

3,518
--28% vs avg
per 100K (these cities)

National Average

2,752
per 100K
per 100K

Combined Population

350,246
across 3 cities

Overview: Safest Cities in Alaska

These 3 cities have the lowest crime rates in Alaska, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 3,518 crimes per 100,000 residents — -28% below the national average of 2,752.

The top 3 safest cities are Juneau (AK, crime rate: 2,607), Anchorage (AK, crime rate: 3,781), and Fairbanks (AK, crime rate: 4,167).

Full Rankings

# City State Population Total Crime Rate Violent Crime Rate Property Crime Rate Safety Score
1 Juneau AK 31,612 2,606.6 537.8 2,068.8 52/100
2 Anchorage AK 286,958 3,781.4 1,015.5 2,765.9 31/100
3 Fairbanks AK 31,676 4,167.2 704.0 3,463.2 24/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest city in Alaska?

Juneau, AK is the safest city in Alaska with a total crime rate of 2,606.6 per 100,000 residents in 2024.

How are the safest cities determined?

Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.

What crime rate is considered safe?

Cities on this list average 3,518 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.

See Also

Most dangerous cities in Alaska Crime statistics by state Compare two cities

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