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Crime & Safety in Anchorage, AK

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Anchorage has a violent crime rate of 1,245 per 100,000 residents, 228% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 829.9 per 100,000, robbery at 215.8, rape at 187.7. The murder rate is 11.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,261 per 100,000, 117% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,141, burglary at 588, vehicle theft at 532 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Anchorage receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Anchorage vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,244.6/100K
228% above US avg
Murder11.1/100K
77% above US avg
Rape187.7/100K
Robbery215.8/100K
Assault829.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,261.3/100K
117% above US avg
Burglary588.1/100K
Theft3,141.1/100K
Vehicle Theft532.1/100K
Arson32.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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