Is Fairbanks, AK Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Fairbanks, Alaska reported 604.80 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.63 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 375.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 195 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fairbanks, Alaska reported 117.86 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.44 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 69.62 per 100,000 above that reference, with 38 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fairbanks, Alaska reported 452.83 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.41 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 264.68 per 100,000 above that reference, with 146 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fairbanks, Alaska reported 2,140.07 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.93 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,033.10 per 100,000 above that reference, with 690 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fairbanks, Alaska reported 341.17 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.77 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 148.17 per 100,000 above that reference, with 110 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Fairbanks, AK has an adjusted safety score of 33.31 out of 100. It ranks #3 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 increasing.
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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 | 38 | 117.86 | 48.24 |
2.44× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 195 | 604.8 | 229.56 |
2.63× national |
| Burglary | 146 | 452.83 | 188.15 |
2.41× national |
| Larceny-theft | 690 | 2140.07 | 1106.97 |
1.93× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 110 | 341.17 | 193.0 |
1.77× national |
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What drives Fairbanks's safety score?
Fairbanks ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 32,242 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 44.6, while Property Security is lowest at 9.4. The 35.2-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, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 604.8 per 100,000 (2.63× the national rate). Motor Vehicle Theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 341.17 per 100,000 (1.77× 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
Fairbanks, Alaska recorded 690 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 58.5% of the 1,179 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 38 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fairbanks, Alaska recorded 195 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.5% of the 1,179 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 38 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fairbanks, Alaska recorded 146 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.4% of the 1,179 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 38 robbery reports (3.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fairbanks, Alaska uses a reporting population of 32,242 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.
Fairbanks, Alaska has an adjusted score of 33.31 points out of 100 versus 49.77 in Juneau, Alaska, a difference of 16.46 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fairbanks ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Fairbanks, Alaska has an adjusted score of 33.31 points out of 100 versus 46.82 in Anchorage, Alaska, a difference of 13.51 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fairbanks ranks 3 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 Fairbanks safe compared to other places in Alaska?
Fairbanks is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 33.31 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska.
What is the crime rate in Fairbanks?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Fairbanks's safety rating?
Fairbanks's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 33.31 out of 100, which ranks #3 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 increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Fairbanks?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Fairbanks?
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.