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Safest Cities in Alaska (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Juneau and is the safest city in Alaska with a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Wasilla (23.4/1K) and Anchorage municipality (25.7/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 4 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate
24.1per 1K
Below National Avg
1of 4 cities
Above National Avg
3of 4 cities

All 4 Cities Ranked by Safety

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Juneau and
B-
21.7
2Wasilla
C+
23.4
3Anchorage municipality
C+
25.7
4Fairbanks
C+
25.7

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Alaska

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Alaska. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

1
C+
Fairbanks25.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 418/100K
2
C+
Anchorage municipality25.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 493/100K
3
C+
Wasilla23.4/1K · Moderate · Violent: 435/100K
4
B-
Juneau and21.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 412/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Alaska

What is the safest city in Alaska?
As of 2026, Juneau and is the safest city in Alaska with a crime rate of 21.7 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 53% of all US cities.
What are the top 10 safest cities in Alaska?
Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Alaska based on crime rate are: Juneau and, Wasilla, Anchorage municipality, Fairbanks.
What is the most dangerous city in Alaska?
Fairbanks has the highest crime rate in Alaska at 25.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C+ safety grade.
What is the average crime rate in Alaska?
The average crime rate across 4 tracked cities in Alaska is 24.1 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 440 per 100K and property crime averages 1975 per 100K.
Is Alaska safe to live in?
Alaska has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 440 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Juneau and earns a B- while Fairbanks gets a C+. 1 of 4 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.
How many cities are ranked in Alaska?
4 cities in Alaska are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 1 have crime rates at or below the national average.
See 2027 rankings for Alaska →View all Alaska city safety gradesSafety index for all 50 states

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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