In recent years, the crime rate in Sterling, AK has been a growing concern for residents and authorities alike. According to the latest statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of 30.1, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This indicates that Sterling has a significant problem with crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. Additionally, the property crime rate in Sterling is 36, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. This means that residents are also at risk of falling victim to crimes like burglary, theft, and vandalism. As context, these crime rates are significantly higher than the national averages, highlighting the severity of the issue in Sterling. It is crucial for the community to work together to address these problems and make Sterling a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Sterling violent crime is 30.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Sterling property crime is 36.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Sterling, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Soldotna, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Soldotna, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.