Kotzebue, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kotzebue Police Department serves the city of Kotzebue, AK in Northwest Arctic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,042 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 615.0 per 100k residents, which is 479.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAnnual Rate615.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,042 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate68.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate170.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 615.0 | F | 1042 | 106.2 | +479.0% |
| Rape | 68.3 | F | 50 | 3.5 | +1832.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 170.8 | F | 162 | 22.3 | +667.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nome | 193 miles | F 440.3 | A 82.5 | Violent: 28.4% lower Property: N/A |
| North Slope Borough | 238 miles | D 158.9 | A 28.0 | Violent: 74.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Fairbanks | 377 miles | C 115.8 | C 187.7 | Violent: 81.2% lower Property: N/A |
| North Pole | 389 miles | F 369.0 | D 246.0 | Violent: 40.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Bethel | 420 miles | F 288.1 | A 48.0 | Violent: 53.1% lower Property: N/A |