Matanuska-susitna County, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Matanuska-susitna County in AK is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,232 violent crimes and 2,474 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.2 per 100k residents, which is +8.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 167.3 per 100k, +2.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,232 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,474 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,964 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.2 | C | 1232 | 106.2 | +8.4% |
| Property Crime | 167.3 | C | 2474 | 163.6 | +2.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 43 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.0 | B | 51 | 5.8 | -14.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.9 | F | 298 | 22.3 | +101.7% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 278 | 24.0 | -79.2% |
| Larceny | 147.4 | D | 1964 | 116.4 | +26.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 219 | 22.2 | -32.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Palmer Police Department
Palmer, AK
Wasilla Police Department
Wasilla, AK