Alaska Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 371,050 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Alaska Crime Overview
In 2024, Alaska reported a total crime rate of 3,613.3 per 100,000 residents — 31% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks Alaska #40 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in Alaska is rape at 3.4x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, Alaska's crime rate decreased by 7.2%, with violent crime down 3.2%.
Within the state, North Slope Borough is the safest city (crime rate: 1,108), while Fairbanks has the highest rate (4,167).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 3,417 | 920.9 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 34 | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 552 | 148.8 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 546 | 147.2 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,280 | 614.5 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 9,990 | 2,692.4 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 1,186 | 319.6 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 7,406 | 1,996.0 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,398 | 376.8 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in Alaska by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Slope Borough | 10,564 | 1,107.5 | 596.4 | 79/100 |
| 2 | Juneau | 31,612 | 2,606.6 | 537.8 | 52/100 |
| 3 | Wasilla | 10,240 | 2,880.9 | 459.0 | 47/100 |
| 4 | Anchorage | 286,958 | 3,781.4 | 1,015.5 | 31/100 |
| 5 | Fairbanks | 31,676 | 4,167.2 | 704.0 | 24/100 |
Alaska Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 371,050 | 3,613.3 | 920.9 | 2,692.4 |
| 2023 | 369,109 | 3,893.2 | 951.8 | 2,941.4 |
| 2022 | 361,340 | 3,815.5 | 1,063.3 | 2,752.3 |
| 2021 | 42,083 | 4,503.0 | 765.2 | 3,737.9 |
| 2020 | 360,373 | 4,590.0 | 1,139.4 | 3,450.6 |
| 2019 | 361,949 | 5,430.1 | 1,151.5 | 4,278.5 |