The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Downtown Juneau

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Downtown Juneau.

 

Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C
Other Crime Grade
B-

$2.67 million

Cost of Crime™ for Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,482 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Downtown Juneau 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 Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Downtown Juneau ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of neighborhoods but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Downtown Juneau's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Downtown Juneau is 44.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Downtown Juneau Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Downtown Juneau varies by area - ranging from 1 in 19 in the southeast areas to 1 in 29 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the north part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Downtown Juneau for 2025 is $2,668,442. This translates to approximately $798 per resident and $1,482 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Downtown Juneau. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Downtown Juneau Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK: $798
Northeast, Anchorage, AK: $600
Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK: $375
Alaska: $651
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Downtown Juneau is $798 per year, which is $334 more than the national average and $147 more than Juneau's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Downtown Juneau:
  • In Northeast, Anchorage, AK, crime costs $600 per person, which is $198 less than in Downtown Juneau.
  • In Bayshore-Klatt, Anchorage, AK, crime costs $375 per person, which is $423 less than in Downtown Juneau

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Downtown Juneau for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Downtown Juneau
Cost per Downtown Juneau Resident
Murder
$555,072
$166
Rape/Sexual Assault
$412,551
$123
Robbery
$140,864
$42
Assault
$779,000
$233
Kidnapping
$9,327
$3
Vehicle Theft
$155,766
$47
Burglary
$92,248
$28
Theft
$327,859
$98
Arson
$22,463
$7
Vandalism
$120,459
$36
Animal Cruelty
$1,575
$0
Drug Crimes
$50,335
$15
Identity Theft
$925
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$2,668,442
$798

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Downtown Juneau, Juneau, 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 Downtown Juneau totals $5,934,758 ($1,775 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,603,200 ($2,573 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 Downtown Juneau 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Downtown Juneau has 12, have the same problem. Of Downtown Juneau’s 3,343 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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Downtown Juneau 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 Downtown Juneau residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.114
Robbery
1.340
Rape
2.035
Murder
0.0884
Total Violent Crime
11.58 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.94
Vehicle Theft
3.009
Burglary
3.042
Arson
0.2782
Total Property Crime
25.27 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0460
Drug Crimes
2.036
Vandalism
5.044
Identity Theft
0.0357
Animal Cruelty
0.0637
Total "Other" Rate
7.225 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Downtown Juneau is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Downtown Juneau.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Downtown Juneau is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Downtown Juneau 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 Downtown Juneau, Juneau, AK average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Downtown Juneau schools on SchoolGrade

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