Nanwalek, AK Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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73%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

203%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

46%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Nanwalek_{/100k people}	Alaska_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,664 (estimate)	2,435	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.9	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	122.1	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	82.0	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	513.0	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,090 (estimate)	724	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	238.2	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,227.3	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	245.6	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,575 (estimate)	1,711	1,760

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Nanwalek crime map

The Nanwalek crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Nanwalek 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

Nanwalek crime rates are 73% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Nanwalek are 203% higher than the national average
In Nanwalek you have a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Nanwalek is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Nanwalek has decreased by 6%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Nanwalek

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Nanwalek is 1 in 92

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Nanwalek is 1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Nanwalek is 1 in 28

Year Over Year Crime In Nanwalek (per 100,000 people)

Nanwalek police department

Item	Nanwalek	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}
Seldovia Village, AK	175	729	1,723	2,452
Seldovia, AK	164	793	1,875	2,668
Port Graham, AK	150	1,002	2,368	3,371
Nanwalek, AK	213	1,090	2,575	3,664

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Biscay, MN	213	288	1,797	2,084
Flasher, ND	213	352	2,331	2,683
Sweet Water, AL	213	417	1,814	2,232
Lula, MS	213	260	1,686	1,946
Virginville, PA	213	192	1,121	1,314
Nanwalek, AK	213	1,090	2,575	3,664

Source: The Nanwalek, AK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.