Gakona, AK Crime


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Gakona, AK is a small, remote town located in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. With a population of just over 200 residents, it is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. However, despite its idyllic setting, Gakona has seen its fair share of crime. According to background information, the town has a violent crime rate of 34, higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes offenses such as assault, robbery, and murder. Property crime is also a concern in Gakona, with a rate of 41.5 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. The high rates of both violent and property crime in Gakona are a cause of concern for its residents and indicate that further measures may need to be taken to ensure the safety and security of the town.

NOTE: The city of Gakona, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Valdez, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Valdez, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Valdez, AK Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200173.400073.42520.273.42324.4122.3
200248.300048.3458.524.1434.40
2009505.6026.604792740.8212.92288.5239.5
2010528.3052.80475.43143.2369.82614.9158.5
2011271.9000271.92026.7148.31730.1148.3
2012343.1000343.12719.9171.52425.9122.5
2013396.8000396.82405.8272.82033.799.2
2014471.20173.60297.62331.374.41984.1272.8
2015307.5051.20256.22100.9128.11819.1153.7
201618205201301637.61821351.7104
2017312.30130.10182.21327.4104.11145.278.1
20181300780521768.5286.11430.452
20191310001311048.252.4891104.8

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Valdez, AK131.01,048.23,847932019
Cordova, AK0.0325.62,2781252019
Palmer, AK280.42,723.66,0411352019
Wasilla, AK439.85,313.87,9691462019
Anchorage, AK1,244.64,261.3299,0971542019
Houston, AK746.32,197.31,4401552010
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Valdez, AK1311,048.23,847932019
Cordova, AK0.0325.62,2781252019
Palmer, AK280.42,723.66,0411352019
Houston, AK746.32,197.31,4401552010
North Pole, AK757.93,742.32,1541802019
Nenana, AK251.90.04131932003

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