The year 2022 was notable for crime trends in Alaska, with various changes observed compared to the national averages. Here's an analysis of the current crime statistics.
Alaska had 5,567 incidents of violent crime in 2022, translating to 758.9 per 100,000 people. In comparison, the national rate stood at 380.3 per 100,000, indicating Alaska's higher than average violent crime rate.
From 2021 to 2022, violent crime in Alaska fell by 0.1%, which is lower than the national 1.2% drop.
In 2022, Alaska recorded 70 murders, equating to a rate of 9.5 per 100,000 inhabitants. The nationwide murder rate was 6.3 per 100,000, showing that Alaska has a higher murder rate compared to the country overall.
Alaska had 13,124 property crimes in 2022, which amounts to a rate of 1789.0 per 100,000 residents. The national property crime rate was 1952.8 per 100,000, indicating that Alaska has a lower property crime rate compared to the national average.
The period from 2021 to 2022 saw Alaska's property crime rate fall by 2.5%, compared to the national change of 7.1% increase.
In 2022, Alaska had 1,801 car thefts, marking a 0.7% increase from the previous year. Across the nation, car thefts rose by 10.9%, showing that Alaska's auto theft trend is lower than the national change.
The data includes a "Crime Score" for Alaska, which was 99 in 2022, up from 99 in 2021. While we don't have a national comparison for this score, the increase suggests an overall worsening in the state's crime situation.
Alaska presents a mixed picture when compared to national crime trends. The state has higher rates of violent crime and lower rates of property crime than the national average. However, it faces challenges with a violent crime rate, murder rate compared to national trends.
Note that various factors such as changes in reporting, law enforcement tactics, and socioeconomic shifts can impact crime statistics. Hence, these figures should be interpreted within a wider context when evaluating the crime scenario in Alaska.