Wasilla, AK Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wasilla Police Department serves the city of Wasilla, AK in Matanuska-Susitna County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 875 violent crimes and 1,902 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.5 per 100k residents, which is 87.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 319.2 per 100k, 95.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 Rate199.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents875 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate319.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,902 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate279.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,522 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 199.5 | F | 875 | 106.2 | +87.9% |
| Property Crime | 319.2 | F | 1902 | 163.6 | +95.1% |
| Robbery | 10.0 | F | 42 | 5.8 | +71.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 89.8 | F | 224 | 22.3 | +303.4% |
| Burglary | 10.0 | A | 232 | 24.0 | -58.5% |
| Larceny | 279.3 | F | 1522 | 116.4 | +140.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.9 | D | 142 | 22.2 | +35.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | 41 miles | A 30.8 | A 15.4 | Violent: 84.6% lower Property: 95.2% lower |
| Anchorage | 70 miles | F 204.2 | C 173.0 | Violent: 2.3% higher Property: 45.8% lower |
| Kenai | 128 miles | D 167.4 | A 64.4 | Violent: 16.1% lower Property: 79.8% lower |
| Soldotna | 130 miles | A 43.5 | A 86.9 | Violent: 78.2% lower Property: 72.8% lower |
| Valdez | 154 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |