Fairbanks, Alaska, located in the Fairbanks Metropolitan Area, has a higher rate of crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the violent crime rate in the area is 32.4, above the national average of 22.7. Property crime is also a concern in Fairbanks, with a rate of 65 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Fairbanks are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes. The high rate of crime in this area could be attributed to various factors such as the population size, economic conditions, and access to resources. It is important for the local authorities and community members to work together to address and reduce crime in Fairbanks to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fairbanks Metro Area violent crime is 32.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Fairbanks Metro Area property crime is 65.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Fairbanks, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bellingham, Washington. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bellingham, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.