Point Lay, Alaska is a small, remote village located on the northwestern coast of Alaska. Despite its beautiful location and close-knit community, the village has unfortunately been plagued by high levels of crime. According to the latest statistics, Point Lay's violent crime rate is at 37.6, well above the national average of 22.7. This includes incidents of assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Point Lay is at 45.9, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. The high crime rates in Point Lay are a cause for concern and efforts are being made to address and decrease these numbers in order to create a safer and more secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Point Lay violent crime is 37.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Point Lay property crime is 45.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Point Lay, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Utqiagvik, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.