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Sitka, AK Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sitka Police Department serves the city of Sitka, AK in Sitka County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 429 violent crimes and 443 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.9 per 100k, 63.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate95.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents429 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents443 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime95.8C429106.2-9.8%
Property Crime59.9A443163.6-63.4%
Aggravated Assault23.9C5022.3+7.6%
Burglary12.0A3824.0-50.2%
Larceny47.9A371116.4-58.8%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Juneau 95 miles
D 143.3
D 245.2
Violent: 49.6% higher
Property: 309.7% higher
Wrangell 136 miles
A 49.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 48.8% lower
Property: N/A
Haines 142 miles
A 49.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 48.8% lower
Property: N/A
Petersburg 147 miles
B 90.0
A 30.0
Violent: 6.1% lower
Property: 49.9% lower
Metlakatla Tribal 147 miles
A -1.0
A -1.0
Violent: 101.0% lower
Property: 101.7% lower