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Is Wasilla, Alaska Safe?

Population 10,556 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wasilla is a smaller community of 10,556 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 231.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,248 per 100K.

Wasilla Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWasillaAlaska AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.0358.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1956.12070.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1248.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1956/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wasilla

Violent crime in Wasilla is close to the national average. The rate of 356.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1956.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,248 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wasilla Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,248
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wasilla Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wasilla
356.0
State
358.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wasilla
1956.1
State
2070.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wasilla Safety

Is Wasilla safe?
Not especially. Wasilla earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.2 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 Wasilla?
231.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1956.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wasilla safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wasilla's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,248 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wasilla?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wasilla generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wasilla police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wasilla?
No. Crime in Wasilla has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Wasilla compare to other cities in Alaska?
Below average for the state. Wasilla ranks behind about 67% of Alaska cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wasilla 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 Wasilla?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.2 per-thousand rate put Wasilla below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 356 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wasilla?
356.0 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (82), and murder (7.0) 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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