Ketchikan, AK Metro Area has a relatively low violent crime rate compared to the national average. According to background information, the US average for violent crime is 22.7, while Ketchikan's rate is slightly lower at 22. This can be attributed to the strong sense of community and close-knit nature of the area. However, property crime in Ketchikan is higher than the national average. The US average for property crime is 35.4, while Ketchikan's rate is 50.3. This could be due to the area's reliance on tourism and the influx of visitors, making it a target for property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite this, Ketchikan remains a safe community overall, with a lower violent crime rate than the national average.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ketchikan Metro Area violent crime is 22.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Ketchikan Metro Area property crime is 50.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Ketchikan, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Juneau, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Juneau, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.