Bethel, AK Crime


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Bethel, AK is a small town in the southwestern part of Alaska. Despite its quaint and peaceful appearance, the town has recently been plagued by high levels of crime. According to , the violent crime rate in Bethel is 65.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a major issue in Bethel, with a rate of 35.3, just slightly below the national average of 35.4. This includes burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These alarming statistics highlight the concerning reality of crime in this remote Alaskan community. It is important for local authorities and community members to address and combat this issue in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Bethel violent crime is 65.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Bethel property crime is 35.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bethel, AK Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001252.7036.118.1198.63682.37041714.81263.5
20021548.60178160.21210.43809.2783.21584.21441.8
2003114300117.71025.44370.5739.61260.72370.1
20041075.416.50132.4926.53276479.81439.41356.7
2005695.516.2064.7614.62183.4663.1792.5727.8
2006964.931.694.963.3775.11566696442.9427.1
2007940.230.8231.20678.21649.2385.3971292.8
2008762.5076.361625.31433.6686.3503.3244
2009789.815.2121.545.6607.52445.3759.4653.11032.8
201094530210906152234.96601094.9480
20111018.316.2226.348.5727.31697.1565.7630.4501.1
2012778.515.9222.431.8508.42144.9619.6921.5603.7
2013866.50154.730.9680.82305.4402.31206.9696.3
2014870.80342.115.5513.12348575.31197.3575.3
20151446.830.8307.8138.5969.72647.4892.71169.8584.9
20162161.90567.3199.31395.33327.2751.31778.6797.3
20171416.115.6482.4217.9700.31167.1544.7435.7186.7
201815210476.392.2952.5875.7230.5460.9184.4
20191986.615.3718.245.81207.22017.1305.61283.6427.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Dillingham, AK2,037.42,411.62,3701652019
King Salmon, AK234.72,347.48702322019
Nome, AK2,744.31,359.33,8462812019
Kenai, AK954.05,672.97,7703582019
Homer, AK202.92,469.15,6133622019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Dillingham, AK2,037.42,411.62,3701652019
King Salmon, AK234.72,347.48702322019
Nome, AK2,744.31,359.33,8462812019
Kenai, AK954.05,672.97,7703582019
Homer, AK202.92,469.15,6133622019

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