Safest Places to Live in Alaska

Soldotna is the Kenai Peninsula's main commercial center. Visible policing in shopping areas helps support its low violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents. Property crime is higher at 11.4 per 1,000, though most incidents ar... Read more

In Seward, life centers around the harbor and a close-knit year-round community. The violent crime rate is 1.8 per 1,000 residents, while property crime stands at 6.9. Both figures are significantly lower than the state average, b... Read more

Kodiak benefits from an added sense of security due to the strong U.S. Coast Guard presence on the island. Violent crime stands at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, while property crime is 10, both more than 50% lower than the state averag... Read more

Palmer offers a strong sense of community, supported by a stable population and a Neighborhood Watch Program that has been active since the 1980s. The violent crime rate stands at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, with property crime at 9.... Read more

Ketchikan is a coastal city built along a narrow stretch of land, with hillside neighborhoods that feel more residential and away from busy areas. Violent crime stands at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, while property crime is 20.4. The ... Read more

Homer is a coastal arts community where busy tourist areas on the Spit are set apart from quieter residential neighborhoods. The city reports a violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 12.6, both lower t... Read more

Kenai is a coastal city with a strong industrial base, where safety is supported by people looking out for each other and a well-funded police force. Violent crime stands at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, while property crime is 8.7, bo... Read more

Juneau, the state capital, has a strong government presence that shapes its local economy and daily life. Crime rates reflect its size, with violent crime at 4.9 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 21. Many families prefer t... Read more

Wasilla is a commercial hub benefiting from recent police expansions and highway safety improvements. At the same time, newer neighborhoods like Settlers Bay offer quieter streets with modern safety features. The city is popular w... Read more

Fairbanks is an inland city where safety is supported by active neighborhood watch groups, especially in areas like Goldstream and Chena Ridge. Property crime is relatively higher at 25 per 1,000 residents, though most incidents a... Read more