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Is Fairbanks, Alaska Safe?

Population 31,468 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Fairbanks faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,833 per 100K.

Fairbanks Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairbanksAlaska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate326.7358.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.02070.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1833.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate535.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

327/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2269/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairbanks

Violent crime in Fairbanks is close to the national average. The rate of 326.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,833 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairbanks Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,833
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft535
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Fairbanks Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairbanks
326.7
State
358.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairbanks
2269.0
State
2070.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairbanks Safety

Is Fairbanks safe?
Not especially. Fairbanks earns a D with a crime rate of 259.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Fairbanks?
259.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 326.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairbanks safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairbanks's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,833 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairbanks?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairbanks generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairbanks police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairbanks?
No. Crime in Fairbanks has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Fairbanks compare to other cities in Alaska?
Below average for the state. Fairbanks ranks behind about 80% of Alaska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fairbanks to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Fairbanks?
Bad. A D grade and 259.6 per-thousand rate put Fairbanks below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 327 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairbanks?
326.7 per 100,000, which is 10% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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