Fairbanks, AK crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 12.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
With property crimes being more prevalent (42.8% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
With 858 total incidents, Fairbanks shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Fairbanks demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0224230, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total recorded crime count is 858 incidents. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 339 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is also significant, with a total of 367 incidents, broken down into Larceny/Theft Offenses (159), Burglary/Breaking & Entering (17), Motor Vehicle Theft (43), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (148). The "others" category encompasses 121 incidents, including Fraud Offenses (87), Arson (6), Embezzlement (10), Extortion/Blackmail (1), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (17). Robbery accounts for 25 incidents, all categorized as Robbery. Sex offenses are relatively low, with 5 incidents, including Kidnapping/Abduction (3) and Sex Offenses (2). Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 recorded incident. To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. This includes the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area's safety to other regions. However, based on the available data, property crime and assault are the most pressing concerns, warranting focused prevention and law enforcement efforts.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Fairbanks, AK.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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