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

Crime per Capita in Kake

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

 

Kake, AK Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
B

$594,052

Cost of Crime™ for Kake, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $2,775 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Kake ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Kake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kake is 49.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kake Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Kake, AK see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kake, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Kake for 2025 is $594,052. This translates to approximately $1,181 per resident and $2,775 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in Kake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kake Compared to Other Cities?

Kake, AK: $1181
Elmendorf Afb, AK: $1019
Tanaina, AK: $235
Alaska: $651
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kake is $1,181 per year, which is $717 more than the national average and $530 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kake:
  • In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $162 less than in Kake.
  • In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $946 less than in Kake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kake
Cost per Kake Resident
Murder
$187,281
$372
Rape/Sexual Assault
$68,759
$137
Robbery
$28,157
$56
Assault
$197,965
$394
Kidnapping
$2,580
$5
Vehicle Theft
$11,476
$23
Burglary
$23,966
$48
Theft
$47,128
$94
Arson
$3,839
$8
Vandalism
$13,786
$27
Animal Cruelty
$202
$0
Drug Crimes
$8,548
$17
Identity Theft
$363
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$594,052
$1,181

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kake, 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 Kake totals $1,635,227 ($3,251 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,229,279 ($4,432 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 Kake 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 Kake’s 503 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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Kake 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 Kake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
13.70
Robbery
1.780
Rape
2.255
Murder
0.1981
Total Violent Crime
17.94 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.09
Vehicle Theft
1.473
Burglary
5.253
Arson
0.3161
Total Property Crime
25.13 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0846
Drug Crimes
2.297
Vandalism
3.836
Identity Theft
0.0934
Animal Cruelty
0.0542
Total "Other" Rate
6.366 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
F
D-
D
F
D
D-
F
D-
D-
F
D-
F
F
F
D+
F
D+
B-
F
B+
D-
F
D-
D-
F
D-
D-
F
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kake is higher 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
A
A
A
C
C
C
B-
B
B
D+
B+
B+
A
A-
A-
B+
C+
C+
B-
A-
A-
C+
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-
B
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Kake 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 Kake, AK average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Kake schools on SchoolGrade

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