The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Copper River Census Area, AK: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Copper River Census Area

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Copper River Census Area.

 

Copper River Census Area, AK Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
C-

$3.42 million

Cost of Crime™ for Copper River Census Area, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $3,280 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Copper River Census Area in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Copper River Census Area, AK Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. Copper River Census Area ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of counties but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Copper River Census Area's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Copper River Census Area is 63.66 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Copper River Census Area Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Copper River Census Area varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the northwest areas to 1 in 16 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Copper River Census Area, AK see the most incidents - about 69 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Copper River Census Area, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Copper River Census Area for 2025 is $3,421,808. This translates to approximately $1,428 per resident and $3,280 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.7% of the median household income in Copper River Census Area. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Copper River Census Area Compared to Other Counties?

Copper River Census Area, AK: $1428
Anchorage Municipality, AK: $643
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: $364
Alaska: $651
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Copper River Census Area is $1,428 per year, which is $964 more than the national average and $777 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Copper River Census Area:
  • In Anchorage Municipality, AK, crime costs $643 per person, which is $785 less than in Copper River Census Area.
  • In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, crime costs $364 per person, which is $1,065 less than in Copper River Census Area

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Copper River Census Area for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Copper River Census Area
Cost per Copper River Census Area Resident
Murder
$755,201
$315
Rape/Sexual Assault
$301,998
$126
Robbery
$73,548
$31
Assault
$1.64 million
$686
Kidnapping
$9,112
$4
Vehicle Theft
$33,676
$14
Burglary
$206,369
$86
Theft
$171,326
$72
Arson
$21,645
$9
Vandalism
$159,593
$67
Animal Cruelty
$1,308
$1
Drug Crimes
$42,381
$18
Identity Theft
$2,219
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$3,421,808
$1,428

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Copper River Census Area, AK

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Copper River Census Area totals $6,902,955 ($2,881 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,324,763 ($4,309 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Copper River Census Area crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the west part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Copper River Census Area has 4, have the same problem. Of Copper River Census Area’s 2,396 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Copper River Census Area Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Copper River Census Area residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
23.88
Robbery
0.9759
Rape
2.079
Murder
0.1677
Total Violent Crime
27.11 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
13.81
Vehicle Theft
0.9077
Burglary
9.496
Arson
0.3741
Total Property Crime
24.58 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0627
Drug Crimes
2.391
Vandalism
9.324
Identity Theft
0.1196
Animal Cruelty
0.0738
Total "Other" Rate
11.97 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Copper River Census Area is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Copper River Census Area.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
F
D+
D+
F
D
A
C-
A-
C+
D-
C
F
F
F
C+
D-
C-
B+
D
B
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Copper River Census Area is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
A
A
A-
B
B
F
F
F
B-
B
B
C
C
C
D+
C
C
D
C-
C-
D
D
D
A+
A
A
C
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Copper River Census Area is less safe than the Alaska state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Copper River Census Area, AK average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Copper River Census Area schools on SchoolGrade

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