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Is Juneau and, Alaska Safe?

Population 31,609 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Juneau and is a smaller community of 31,609 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 213.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,385 per 100K.

Juneau and Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJuneau andAlaska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate317.9358.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1817.92070.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1385.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate225.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1818/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Juneau and

Violent crime in Juneau and is close to the national average. The rate of 317.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1817.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,385 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Juneau and Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,385
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft225
071% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Juneau and Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Juneau and
317.9
State
358.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Juneau and
1817.9
State
2070.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Juneau and Safety

Is Juneau and safe?
Not especially. Juneau and earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 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 Juneau and?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 317.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1817.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Juneau and safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Juneau and has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Juneau and?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Juneau and generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Juneau and police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Juneau and?
Crime rates have held steady in Juneau and, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Juneau and compare to other cities in Alaska?
Below average for the state. Juneau and ranks behind about 66% of Alaska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Juneau and to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Juneau and?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Juneau and?
317.9 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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