Palmer, AK Crime Statistics

The Palmer Police Department serves the city of Palmer, AK in Matanuska-Susitna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 357 violent crimes and 572 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 15.4 per 100k, 90.6% 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.