Are Alaska and its Cities Safe or Dangerous to Live in 2024?

How Safe or Dangerous Is Alaska in 2024?

Alaska Safety Scores, out of 100 points (2023)

Achieving a 37/100 safety score from overall crime, Alaska is a state where the relatively low safety level presents an opportunity for progress.

Overall Crime (safety score): 37
Violent Crime (safety score): 31
Property Crime (safety score): 52

Compared to the U.S. average for safety scores from overall crime, this state is more dangerous (-13 pts lower), more dangerous from violent crime (-17 pts lower), and slightly more dangerous from property crime (-1 pts lower).

Where Does Alaska Rank in Safety Among U.S. States in 2023?

Overall Crime (safety ranking): 47th
Violent Crime (safety ranking): 49th
Property Crime (safety ranking): 33rd

Out of the 50 states in America (and D.C.), based on the most recent crime data, Alaska state is ranked 47th in overall safety from overall crime, making it a significantly more dangerous state comparatively speaking. In terms of individual categories of violent and property crime, Alaska is ranked 49th on safety from violent crime, meaning it's a significantly more dangerous state for this category of crime. With respect to safety from property crime, this state is positioned 33rd and is a somewhat more dangerous state relative to others.

Is Alaska Becoming Safer or More Dangerous?

Year-on-Year Change in Safety Scores (2023 vs. 2022)

Overall Crime (Year-on-Year): no change
Violent Crime (Year-on-Year): +1 percentage point
Property Crime (Year-on-Year): no change

Compared to 2022 regarding safety scores from overall crime, this state in 2023 is the same in terms of overall safety levels (unchanged), slightly safer from violent crime (+1 pts higher), and the same in terms of safety levels from property crime (unchanged).

What Is the Likelihood of Becoming a Crime Victim in Alaska in 2024?

Overall Crime: Moderate
Violent Crime: Moderate
Property Crime: Low

In Alaska, the overall risk of becoming a victim of crime is moderate. Specifically, the risk of becoming a victim of violent crime is moderate, and the risk of becoming a victim of property crime is low.

What Are the Overall Crime Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Overall Crime: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Total Crime
AK State	37
U.S. Avg.	50

Safety from Overall Crime (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	37	50
2022	37	46
2021	38	45
2020	32	44
2019	28	45
2018	27	44
2017	26	42

A compilation of Alaska's crime statistics suggests that for overall crime, the state compared to the pre-pandemic years, is safer (+10 pts higher), somewhat safer now from violent crime (+5 pts higher), and much safer now from property crime (+23 pts higher).

A compilation of U.S. crime statistics suggests that for overall crime, the U.S. now, compared to the pre-pandemic years, is somewhat safer (+6 pts higher), slightly safer now from violent crime (+4 pts higher), and somewhat safer now from property crime (+9 pts higher).

Learn more about Alaska's violent crime and property crime in our detailed sections.

Violent Crime: How Safe or Dangerous Is Alaska in 2024?

Safety Scores from Violent Crime, out of 100 points (2023)

Earning a 31/100 safety score from violent crime, Alaska is a state where the modest safety standard could be elevated.

Overall Violent Crime (safety score): 31
Murder (safety score): 29
Rape (safety score): 18
Robbery (safety score): 55
Aggravated Assault (safety score): 27

Compared to the U.S. average for safety scores from violent crime, this state is more dangerous (-17 pts lower), more dangerous from murder (-11 pts lower), considerably more dangerous from rape (-37 pts lower), slightly more dangerous from robbery (-3 pts lower), and more dangerous from aggravated assault (-16 pts lower).

How Does Alaska Rank in Violent Crime Among U.S. States in 2023?

Overall Violent Crime (safety ranking): 49th
Murder (safety ranking): 37th
Rape (safety ranking): 51st
Robbery (safety ranking): 42nd
Aggravated Assault (safety ranking): 48th

Among the 50 states in America (and D.C.) with available crime data, Alaska state is ranked 49th in overall safety from violent crime, making it a significantly more dangerous state comparatively speaking. In terms of individual categories of violent crime, Alaska is ranked 37th on safety from murder, meaning it's a more dangerous state for this type of crime. With respect to safety from rape, this state is positioned 51st and is a significantly more dangerous state relative to others. Regarding safety from robbery, this state comes in at 42nd place, indicating that it's a much more dangerous state, and for safety from aggravated assault, it's ranked 48th, making it a significantly more dangerous state.

Is Violent Crime Increasing or Decreasing in Alaska?

Year-on-Year Change in Safety Scores from Violent Crime (2023 vs. 2022)

Overall Violent Crime (Year-on-Year): +1 percentage point
Murder (Year-on-Year): no change
Rape (Year-on-Year): no change
Robbery (Year-on-Year): +2 percentage points
Aggravated Assault (Year-on-Year): +1 percentage point

Compared to 2022 regarding safety scores from violent crime, this state in 2023 is slightly safer overall (+1 pts higher), the same in terms of safety levels from murder (unchanged), the same in terms of safety levels from rape (unchanged), slightly safer from robbery (+2 pts higher), and slightly safer from aggravated assault (+1 pts higher).

What Is the Likelihood of Experiencing Violent Crime in Alaska in 2024?

Overall Violent Crime: Moderate
Murder: Moderate
Rape: Fair
Robbery: Low
Aggravated Assault: Fair

In Alaska, the risk of becoming a victim of violent crime is moderate. Beware of:

Murder
Rape
Aggravated Assault

What Are the Violent Crime Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Violent Crime: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Total Violent Crime
AK State	31
U.S. Avg.	48

Safety from Violent Crime (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	31	48
2022	30	43
2021	31	41
2020	28	42
2019	26	44
2018	26	44
2017	25	43

A review of violent crime statistics across Alaska reflects that the state now compared to the pre-pandemic years, is somewhat safer (+5 pts higher), slightly more dangerous now from murder (-1 pts lower), slightly safer now from rape (+3 pts higher), much safer now from robbery (+22 pts higher), and slightly safer now from aggravated assault (+2 pts higher).

A look at U.S. crime trends nationwide suggests that in the realm of overall violent crime, the U.S. now, compared to the pre-pandemic years, is slightly safer (+4 pts higher), slightly more dangerous now from murder (-1 pts lower), somewhat safer now from rape (+9 pts higher), safer now from robbery (+11 pts higher), and still on par with the 2017-2019 period in terms of safety from aggravated assault (unchanged).

What Are the Murder Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Murder: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Homicide
AK State	29
U.S. Avg.	40

Safety from Murder (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	29	40
2022	29	33
2021	34	30
2020	30	32
2019	29	41
2018	32	42
2017	29	40

What Are the Rape Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Rape: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Rape
AK State	18
U.S. Avg.	55

Safety from Rape (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	18	55
2022	18	49
2021	14	47
2020	15	51
2019	15	45
2018	13	45
2017	16	47

What Are the Robbery Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Robbery: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Robbery
AK State	55
U.S. Avg.	58

Safety from Robbery (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	55	58
2022	53	56
2021	53	56
2020	44	53
2019	37	50
2018	33	48
2017	30	43

What Are the Aggravated Assault Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Aggravated Assault: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Aggravated Assault
AK State	27
U.S. Avg.	43

Safety from Aggravated Assault (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	27	43
2022	26	41
2021	27	41
2020	25	40
2019	25	43
2018	25	44
2017	25	43

Property Crime: How Safe or Dangerous Is Alaska in 2024?

Safety Scores from Property Crime, out of 100 points (2023)

With a 52/100 safety score from property crime, Alaska has a fair safety record but is sometimes unpredictable.

Overall Property Crime (safety score): 52
Burglary (safety score): 51
Larceny (safety score): 59
Auto Theft (safety score): 53
Arson (safety score): 29

Compared to the U.S. average for safety scores from property crime, this state is slightly more dangerous (-1 pts lower), somewhat more dangerous from burglary (-7 pts lower), slightly safer from larceny (+2 pts higher), safer from auto theft (+14 pts higher), and more dangerous from arson (-16 pts lower).

How Does Alaska Rank in Property Crime Among U.S. States in 2023?

Overall Property Crime (safety ranking): 33rd
Burglary (safety ranking): 36th
Larceny (safety ranking): 24th
Auto Theft (safety ranking): 30th
Arson (safety ranking): 47th

Considering the 50 states in America (and D.C.), that have crime data available, Alaska state is ranked 33rd in overall safety from property crime, making it a somewhat more dangerous state comparatively speaking. In terms of individual categories of property crime, Alaska is ranked 36th on safety from burglary, meaning it's a more dangerous state for this type of crime. With respect to safety from larceny, this state is positioned 24th and is a moderately secure state relative to others. Regarding safety from auto theft, this state comes in at 30th place, indicating that it's a slightly more dangerous state, and for safety from arson, it's ranked 47th, making it a significantly more dangerous state.

Is Property Crime Increasing or Decreasing in Alaska?

Year-on-Year Change in Safety Scores from Property Crime (2023 vs. 2022)

Overall Property Crime (Year-on-Year): no change
Burglary (Year-on-Year): -3 percentage points
Larceny (Year-on-Year): +1 percentage point
Auto Theft (Year-on-Year): +4 percentage points
Arson (Year-on-Year): +2 percentage points

Compared to 2022 regarding safety scores from property crime, this state in 2023 is the same in terms of overall safety levels (unchanged), slightly more dangerous from burglary (-3 pts lower), slightly safer from larceny (+1 pts higher), slightly safer from auto theft (+4 pts higher), and slightly safer from arson (+2 pts higher).

What Is the Likelihood of Experiencing Property Crime in Alaska in 2024?

Overall Property Crime: Low
Burglary: Low
Larceny: Minor
Auto Theft: Low
Arson: Moderate

In Alaska, the risk of becoming a victim of property crime is low. Beware of Arson.

What Are the Property Crime Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Property Crime: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Total Property Crime
AK State	52
U.S. Avg.	53

Safety from Property Crime (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	52	53
2022	52	51
2021	52	53
2020	43	49
2019	31	48
2018	28	45
2017	27	41

A study of crime rates across Alaska reveals that concerning property crime, the state compared to the pre-pandemic years, is much safer (+23 pts higher), much safer now from burglary (+23 pts higher), much safer now from larceny (+28 pts higher), much safer now from auto theft (+26 pts higher), and still on par with the 2017-2019 period in terms of safety from arson (unchanged).

A look into U.S. crime statistics reveals that, when considering overall property crime, the nation now, as against pre-pandemic levels, is somewhat safer (+9 pts higher), safer now from burglary (+19 pts higher), somewhat safer now from larceny (+8 pts higher), more dangerous now from auto theft (-12 pts lower), and somewhat safer now from arson (+6 pts higher).

What Are the Burglary Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Burglary: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Burglary
AK State	51
U.S. Avg.	58

Safety from Burglary (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	51	58
2022	54	54
2021	48	53
2020	39	48
2019	29	44
2018	28	39
2017	28	32

What Are the Larceny Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Larceny: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Larceny
AK State	59
U.S. Avg.	57

Safety from Larceny (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	59	57
2022	58	54
2021	58	57
2020	49	54
2019	35	50
2018	30	49
2017	28	47

What Are the Auto Theft Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Auto Theft: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Auto Theft
AK State	53
U.S. Avg.	39

Safety from Auto Theft (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	53	39
2022	49	44
2021	49	48
2020	46	49
2019	32	52
2018	25	51
2017	24	50

What Are the Arson Trends in Alaska from 2017 to 2023?

Current Safety from Arson: State Score vs. U.S. Average

Safety Scores from Arson
AK State	29
U.S. Avg.	45

Safety from Arson (2017-2023): State Score vs. U.S. Average

	AK State	U.S. Avg.
2023	29	45
2022	27	40
2021	50	50
2020	29	33
2019	27	42
2018	29	39
2017	29	35

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