Shishmaref, AK is a small community located on Sarichef Island in the Bering Sea. Unfortunately, this idyllic town has been plagued by a higher-than-average crime rate. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Shishmaref is 37.7, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate is also higher at 45.5, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. These statistics highlight the challenges that the residents of Shishmaref face, as they strive to keep their community safe and secure. Despite these challenges, the community continues to come together to address the issue of crime and work towards creating a safer environment for all its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shishmaref violent crime is 37.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Shishmaref property crime is 45.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shishmaref, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Kotzebue, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Kotzebue, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.