Nome, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nome Police Department serves the city of Nome, AK in Nome County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,433 violent crimes and 221 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 440.3 per 100k residents, which is 314.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 82.5 per 100k, 49.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 FAnnual Rate440.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,433 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate165.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 440.3 | F | 1433 | 106.2 | +314.5% |
Property Crime | 82.5 | A | 221 | 163.6 | -49.5% |
Aggravated Assault | 165.1 | F | 175 | 22.3 | +641.8% |
Larceny | 82.5 | B | 147 | 116.4 | -29.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kotzebue | 193 miles | F 615.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 39.7% higher Property: N/A |
Bethel | 295 miles | F 288.1 | A 48.0 | Violent: 34.6% lower Property: 41.8% lower |
Dillingham | 386 miles | A 43.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 90.2% lower Property: N/A |
North Slope Borough | 431 miles | D 158.9 | A 28.0 | Violent: 63.9% lower Property: 66.0% lower |
Seward | 484 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |