Is Anchorage, AK Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Anchorage, Alaska reported 178.85 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.71 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 130.61 per 100,000 above that reference, with 517 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Anchorage, Alaska reported 689.11 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.00 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 459.55 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,992 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Anchorage, Alaska reported 502.30 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.60 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 309.30 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,452 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Anchorage, Alaska reported 2,418.11 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.18 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,311.14 per 100,000 above that reference, with 6,990 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Anchorage, Alaska reported 367.39 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.95 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 179.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,062 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Anchorage, AK has an adjusted safety score of 46.82 out of 100. It ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Alaska workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 517 | 178.85 | 48.24 |
3.71× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 1992 | 689.11 | 229.56 |
3.0× national |
| Burglary | 1062 | 367.39 | 188.15 |
1.95× national |
| Larceny-theft | 6990 | 2418.11 | 1106.97 |
2.18× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1452 | 502.3 | 193.0 |
2.6× national |
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What drives Anchorage's safety score?
Anchorage ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 289,069 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 100.0, while Personal Safety is lowest at 33.4. The 66.6-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Robbery is highest relative to its national reference at 178.85 per 100,000 (3.71× the national rate). Burglary is lowest on the same relative basis at 367.39 per 100,000 (1.95× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Anchorage, Alaska recorded 6,990 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 58.2% of the 12,013 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 517 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Anchorage, Alaska recorded 1,992 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.6% of the 12,013 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 517 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Anchorage, Alaska recorded 1,452 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 12.1% of the 12,013 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 517 robbery reports (4.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Anchorage, Alaska uses a reporting population of 289,069 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Anchorage, Alaska has an adjusted score of 46.82 points out of 100 versus 49.77 in Juneau, Alaska, a difference of 2.95 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Anchorage ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Anchorage, Alaska has an adjusted score of 46.82 points out of 100 versus 33.31 in Fairbanks, Alaska, a difference of 13.51 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Anchorage ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anchorage safe compared to other places in Alaska?
Anchorage is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 46.82 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska.
What is the crime rate in Anchorage?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Anchorage's safety rating?
Anchorage's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 46.82 out of 100, which ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as stable, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Anchorage?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Anchorage?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.