The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Alaska - 2018 Ranking!

Alaska is often viewed as one of the most mysterious yet beautiful states in the nation.  it is an area full of beautiful scenery and untouched nature, and the second to last territory to enter statehood in 1959,

With a size that is two times bigger than Texas, Alaska is the largest state, with the longest coastline of all other 49 states combined, representing about one-fifth of the entire country. 

Although Alaska is the largest state by area but is the least densely populated and the 3rd least populous state, with around 740,000 residents only. 

There is no state income tax or state sales tax in Alaska. Its economy is driven by its abundance of natural resources of oil and natural gas, in addition to its reliance on fishing, as well as tourism. 

Referred to as “The Last Frontier” and the “Land of the Midnight Sun" residents and tourists enjoy the great outdoors, where the air is crisp and magical colors of the Northern Lights can be seen an average of 243 days a year in Fairbanks. 

Alaska houses 3 million lakes and 29 volcanoes. It is also home to beautiful landscapes and impressive mountains including Denali, the highest peak in North America.

If you are considering moving to Alaska or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Alaska is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Property crimes in the Land of the Midnight Sun are a lot more common than violent crimes. The State of Alaska ranks #49 in terms of safety, and when it comes to safe and dangerous cities, the city of Sitka, which is known for its pristine wilderness, exciting wildlife, and natural beauty, holds its previous position as the #1 safest city in Alaska with an average of 1822.1 total crime rate per 100,000 people. The Capital, Juneau, however, is the 3rd most dangerous city in Alaska. When compared to its previous ranking, it was the 4th most dangerous, meaning that crime levels in the capital have increased recently.

Ketchikan, the mining center of Alaska and the fishing hub to 8,221 residents, has a total of 3551.9 crime rate for every 100.000 persons. It holds its spot as the 5th safest city in Alaska. Fairbanks, on the other hand, the largest city in the interior of Alaska does not appear in either safest nor most dangerous cities ranking, as it is moderate in terms of safety; with a total of 4847 crime rate per 100,000 people. 

Alaska's Emerald Isle, the city of Kodiak, ranks at #7 safe-wise, with a crime rate of 5228 per 100,000 people. In Anchorage, where 40% of the population in Alaska resides, is the most dangerous city in Alaska, and crime rates there have been increasing, so it is no surprise that the most populated city in Alaska would end up as its most dangerous.

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About Alaska:

Capital: Juneau
Number Of Incorporated Cities: 148 
Overall Population: 741,894 inhabitants (4th least populated state)
Land Area: 570,640.95 square miles 
Education Statistics: 28.0% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)
Unemployment Rate: 7.2%

Crime Stats In Alaska

Violent Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 804.2
Property Crime Rate Per 100,000 Inhabitants: 3,353.0
Alaska’s Safety Rank: #49

Disclaimer:
In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 5 Safest Cities In Alaska

Table 2: Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities In Alaska

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population