The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Halibut Cove, AK: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$54,302

Cost of Crime™ for Halibut Cove, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $2,164 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove, AK Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Halibut Cove ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Halibut Cove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Halibut Cove is 30.06 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Halibut Cove Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Halibut Cove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 33 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Halibut Cove, AK see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Halibut Cove, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Halibut Cove for 2025 is $54,302. This translates to approximately $835 per resident and $2,164 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Halibut Cove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 41.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Halibut Cove Compared to Other Cities?

Halibut Cove, AK:	$835
Elmendorf Afb, AK:	$1019
Tanaina, AK:	$235
Alaska:	$651
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Halibut Cove is $835 per year, which is $371 more than the national average and $184 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Halibut Cove:

In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $184 more than in Halibut Cove.
In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $601 less than in Halibut Cove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Halibut Cove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Halibut Cove	Cost per Halibut Cove Resident
Murder	$28,006	$431
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,091	$124
Robbery	$964	$15
Assault	$5,023	$77
Kidnapping	$342	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2,348	$36
Burglary	$2,141	$33
Theft	$4,224	$65
Arson	$474	$7
Vandalism	$1,758	$27
Animal Cruelty	$27	$0
Drug Crimes	$832	$13
Identity Theft	$72	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$54,302	$835

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Halibut Cove, 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 Halibut Cove totals $225,702 ($3,472 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $280,005 ($4,308 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 Halibut Cove 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Halibut Cove’s 65 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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Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.691
Robbery	0.4717
Rape	2.053
Murder	0.2293
Total Violent Crime	5.444 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.55
Vehicle Theft	2.332
Burglary	3.632
Arson	0.3020
Total Property Crime	18.81 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0868
Drug Crimes	1.731
Vandalism	3.787
Identity Theft	0.1422
Animal Cruelty	0.0564
Total "Other" Rate	5.803 (B)

Individual Halibut Cove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Halibut Cove is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Halibut Cove.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kachemak, AK	A	C	B+
Homer, AK	B-	D	C
Diamond Ridge, AK	A	C	A
Seldovia, AK	C-	D	D+
Anchor Point, AK	B-	D-	B-
Port Graham, AK	C-	D	D+
Happy Valley, AK	C-	F	C-
Nanwalek, AK	C-	D	D+
Ninilchik, AK	C-	F	C-
Cohoe, AK	A-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Halibut Cove is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fairdale, AL	F	F	F
Floyd, KY	C+	C+	C+
Five Islands, ME	A+	A+	A+
Fitzhugh, AR	D-	F	F
Fisher, WA	D	B+	B+
Fish Springs, TN	D	D	D
Fish Creek Landing, NY	C-	F	F
Fillmore, ND	D	C+	C+
Fife, TX	D	C	C
Fenwick, CT	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Halibut Cove is as safe as the Alaska state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Halibut Cove, AK average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Halibut Cove schools on SchoolGrade

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