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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$2.37 million

Cost of Crime™ for Nikiski, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,437 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Nikiski ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Nikiski's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Nikiski is 22.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nikiski Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nikiski varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 59 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Nikiski, AK see the most incidents - about 38 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nikiski, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Nikiski for 2025 is $2,373,505. This translates to approximately $500 per resident and $1,437 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Nikiski. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

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

Nikiski, AK:	$500
Elmendorf Afb, AK:	$1019
Tanaina, AK:	$235
Alaska:	$651
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nikiski is $500 per year, which is $36 more than the national average and $151 less than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Nikiski:

In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $519 more than in Nikiski.
In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $266 less than in Nikiski

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nikiski	Cost per Nikiski Resident
Murder	$747,095	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$528,822	$111
Robbery	$125,779	$27
Assault	$382,149	$81
Kidnapping	$15,358	$3
Vehicle Theft	$82,763	$17
Burglary	$96,690	$20
Theft	$238,019	$50
Arson	$31,032	$7
Vandalism	$70,885	$15
Animal Cruelty	$1,474	$0
Drug Crimes	$50,221	$11
Identity Theft	$3,219	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$2,373,505	$500

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nikiski, 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 Nikiski totals $7,650,961 ($1,612 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,024,466 ($2,112 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 Nikiski 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 northwest part of the city 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 have the same problem. Of Nikiski’s 4,746 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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Nikiski 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 Nikiski residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.804
Robbery	0.8425
Rape	1.838
Murder	0.0838
Total Violent Crime	5.568 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.684
Vehicle Theft	1.126
Burglary	2.246
Arson	0.2708
Total Property Crime	13.33 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0534
Drug Crimes	1.431
Vandalism	2.091
Identity Theft	0.0876
Animal Cruelty	0.0420
Total "Other" Rate	3.704 (A)

Individual Nikiski Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kenai, AK	C+	D	C
Kalifornsky, AK	A-	C-	B+
Soldotna, AK	B-	D-	C+
Sterling, AK	B+	D+	B-
Kasilof, AK	A-	C	B
Clam Gulch, AK	C-	F	C-
Tyonek, AK	F	F	F
Cohoe, AK	A-	C	B
Ninilchik, AK	C-	F	C-
Cooper Landing, AK	D	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Nikiski is similar 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
Cameron, WI	A	A	A
Hammond, WI	B+	C-	C-
Glassport, PA	C	D+	D+
Garfield, AR	C+	C-	C-
Fairbury, NE	D+	C+	C+
Bridgman, MI	B+	C-	C-
East Granby, CT	B-	A	A
Delhi, NY	C	D+	D+
Cross Plains, TN	B-	B-	B-
Crivitz, WI	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Nikiski is safer than the Alaska state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Nikiski, AK average SchoolGrade of C, with 34% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Nikiski schools on SchoolGrade

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