Knik River, AK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

130%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

13%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Knik River crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Knik River crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Knik River crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Knik River crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Knik River_{/100k people}	Alaska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,996 (estimate)	2,604	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	118.4	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	77.4	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	522.1	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	836 (estimate)	726	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	249.5	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,357.9	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	270.0	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,161 (estimate)	1,877	1,917

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Knik River crime map

The Knik River crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Knik River as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Knik River crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Knik River crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Knik River crime rates are 31% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Knik River are 130% higher than the national average
In Knik River you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Knik River is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Knik River has increased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Knik River (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Knik River

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Knik River is 1 in 120

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Knik River is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Knik River is 1 in 34

Year Over Year Crime In Knik River (per 100,000 people)

Knik River police department

Item	Knik River	Alaska	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	1,171	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Alaska

State	Total offenders	Alaska_/100K	National_/100K
Alaska	3,433	490	266

There are a total of 3,433 sex offenders in Alaska. This yields a total of 490 sex offenders in Alaska per 100,000 residents which is 84% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Farm Loop, AK	2,637	240	620	860
Lazy Mountain, AK	1,644	245	634	880
Butte, AK	3,888	329	849	1,178
Palmer, AK	7,359	200	1,308	1,508
Gateway, AK	5,965	467	1,207	1,674
Lakes, AK	8,944	649	1,679	2,328
Tanaina, AK	10,449	731	1,891	2,622
Knik River, AK	807	836	2,161	2,996

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Canyon City, OR	807	408	3,246	3,654
Earlville, IA	807	312	1,608	1,921
East Barre, VT	807	276	2,358	2,634
Millersburg, IN	807	351	1,630	1,981
Hopedale, IL	807	0	0	0
Knik River, AK	807	836	2,161	2,996

Source: The Knik River, AK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.