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Fairbanks, AK Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fairbanks Police Department serves the city of Fairbanks, AK in Fairbanks North Star County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,498 violent crimes and 6,707 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 187.7 per 100k, 14.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate115.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,498 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents197 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents849 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate187.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,707 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents749 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate128.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,994 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents879 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime115.8C3498106.2+9.0%
Property Crime187.7C6707163.6+14.7%
Rape6.3F1603.5+77.0%
Robbery3.1A1975.8-46.2%
Aggravated Assault31.3D84922.3+40.6%
Burglary21.9C74924.0-8.9%
Larceny128.3C4994116.4+10.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft34.4D87922.2+55.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Black or African American 2
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
North Pole 12 miles
F 369.0
D 246.0
Violent: 218.7% higher
Property: 31.0% higher
Wasilla 191 miles
F 199.5
F 319.2
Violent: 72.3% higher
Property: 70.0% higher
Palmer 228 miles
A 30.8
A 15.4
Violent: 73.4% lower
Property: 91.8% lower
Valdez 255 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Cordova 255 miles
N/A 0.0
A 46.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 75.3% lower