Petersburg, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Petersburg Police Department serves the city of Petersburg, AK in Petersburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 169 violent crimes and 295 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.0 per 100k residents, which is 15.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.0 per 100k, 81.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.0 | B | 169 | 106.2 | -15.3% |
| Property Crime | 30.0 | A | 295 | 163.6 | -81.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.0 | D | 12 | 22.2 | +35.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla Tribal | 0 miles | A -1.0 | A -1.0 | Violent: 101.1% lower Property: 103.3% lower |
| Craig | 0 miles | F 295.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 228.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Wrangell | 68 miles | A 49.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Ketchikan | 69 miles | B 74.8 | F 286.9 | Violent: 16.8% lower Property: 856.6% higher |
| Sitka | 147 miles | C 95.8 | A 59.9 | Violent: 6.5% higher Property: 99.6% higher |