In the small and remote community of Shishmaref, AK, crime rates are significantly higher than the national average. According to the provided context, the violent crime rate in this area is 59, more than double the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also a concern, with a rate of 62.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Shishmaref are at a higher risk of experiencing both violent and property crimes in their daily lives. The combination of a small population and remote location may contribute to a lack of resources and support for law enforcement in this area, making it a prime target for criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shishmaref (zip 99772) violent crime is 59.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Shishmaref (zip 99772) property crime is 62.8. (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.