Ketchikan, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ketchikan Police Department serves the city of Ketchikan, AK in Ketchikan Gateway County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 637 violent crimes and 1,168 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.8 per 100k residents, which is 29.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 286.9 per 100k, 75.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.8 | B | 637 | 106.2 | -29.5% |
| Property Crime | 286.9 | F | 1168 | 163.6 | +75.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.5 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -44.0% |
| Burglary | 12.5 | A | 80 | 24.0 | -48.1% |
| Larceny | 274.4 | F | 1049 | 116.4 | +135.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell | 68 miles | A 49.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 34.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Petersburg | 69 miles | B 90.0 | A 30.0 | Violent: 20.2% higher Property: 89.5% lower |
| Metlakatla Tribal | 69 miles | A -1.0 | A -1.0 | Violent: 101.3% lower Property: 100.3% lower |
| Craig | 69 miles | F 295.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 294.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Sitka | 196 miles | C 95.8 | A 59.9 | Violent: 28.0% higher Property: 79.1% lower |