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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$177,318

Cost of Crime™ for Moose Pass, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,689 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Moose Pass ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of cities but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to Moose Pass's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moose Pass is 40.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Moose Pass Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Moose Pass varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Moose Pass, AK see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moose Pass, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Moose Pass for 2025 is $177,318. This translates to approximately $840 per resident and $1,689 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Moose Pass. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Moose Pass Compared to Other Cities?

Moose Pass, AK:	$840
Elmendorf Afb, AK:	$1019
Tanaina, AK:	$235
Alaska:	$651
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moose Pass is $840 per year, which is $376 more than the national average and $189 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moose Pass:

In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $179 more than in Moose Pass.
In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $606 less than in Moose Pass

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moose Pass	Cost per Moose Pass Resident
Murder	$67,120	$318
Rape/Sexual Assault	$26,784	$127
Robbery	$4,218	$20
Assault	$33,225	$157
Kidnapping	$653	$3
Vehicle Theft	$4,650	$22
Burglary	$8,052	$38
Theft	$21,206	$101
Arson	$1,734	$8
Vandalism	$6,452	$31
Animal Cruelty	$66	$0
Drug Crimes	$3,072	$15
Identity Theft	$84	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$177,318	$840

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moose Pass, 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 Moose Pass totals $583,049 ($2,763 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $760,367 ($3,604 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 Moose Pass 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 Moose Pass’s 211 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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Moose Pass 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 Moose Pass residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.483
Robbery	0.6356
Rape	2.094
Murder	0.1693
Total Violent Crime	8.381 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	19.41
Vehicle Theft	1.423
Burglary	4.207
Arson	0.3404
Total Property Crime	25.38 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0511
Drug Crimes	1.968
Vandalism	4.280
Identity Theft	0.0514
Animal Cruelty	0.0425
Total "Other" Rate	6.393 (B)

Individual Moose Pass Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cooper Landing, AK	D	F	D-
Bear Creek, AK	D	F	D
Seward, AK	C	D-	D+
Hope, AK	D	F	D-
Girdwood, AK	D+	D-	D
Indian, AK	D	F	D-
Whittier, AK	D-	F	D
Sterling, AK	B+	D+	B-
Anchorage, AK	D+	F	D+
Elmendorf Afb, AK	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moose Pass 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
Laguna Seca, TX	D-	D	D
Keweenaw Bay, MI	D-	D-	D-
Kimberly, OR	D-	C-	C-
Kinnear, WY	C+	A-	A-
Kirkman, IA	B-	B	B
Klotz, VA	B	B	B
Kortright Center, NY	A+	A-	A-
Kremlin, MT	D-	D	D
Kriete Corners, IN	A	B+	B+
Lackey, KY	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Moose Pass 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 Moose Pass, AK average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Moose Pass schools on SchoolGrade

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