Anchorage County, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anchorage County in AK is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 30,378 violent crimes and 38,663 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 204.2 per 100k residents, which is +92.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.0 per 100k, +5.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate204.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,378 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,017 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,076 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,175 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents38,663 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,268 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate132.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents28,000 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,008 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 204.2 | F | 30378 | 106.2 | +92.3% |
| Property Crime | 173.0 | C | 38663 | 163.6 | +5.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 98 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 2017 | 3.5 | +177.7% |
| Robbery | 8.4 | D | 2076 | 5.8 | +44.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 45.6 | F | 9175 | 22.3 | +104.9% |
| Burglary | 14.4 | A | 5268 | 24.0 | -40.2% |
| Larceny | 132.6 | C | 28000 | 116.4 | +14.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.2 | C | 5008 | 22.2 | +9.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anchorage Police Department
Anchorage, AK