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

Crime per Capita in Northway

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

 

Northway, AK Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$277,150

Cost of Crime™ for Northway, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $7,283 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Northway ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Northway's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Northway is 134.3 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Northway Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Northway varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 8 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 8 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Northway, AK see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Northway, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Northway for 2025 is $277,150. This translates to approximately $2,023 per resident and $7,283 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.6% of the median household income in Northway. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Northway, AK: $2023
Elmendorf Afb, AK: $1019
Tanaina, AK: $235
Alaska: $651
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Northway is $2,023 per year, which is $1,559 more than the national average and $1,372 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Northway:
  • In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $1,004 less than in Northway.
  • In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $1,788 less than in Northway

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Northway for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Northway
Cost per Northway Resident
Murder
$46,550
$340
Rape/Sexual Assault
$16,856
$123
Robbery
$7,047
$51
Assault
$121,749
$889
Kidnapping
$555
$4
Vehicle Theft
$3,607
$26
Burglary
$11,704
$85
Theft
$48,340
$353
Arson
$1,196
$9
Vandalism
$16,146
$118
Animal Cruelty
$70
$1
Drug Crimes
$2,912
$21
Identity Theft
$418
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$277,150
$2,023

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Northway, 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 Northway totals $423,827 ($3,094 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $700,977 ($5,117 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 Northway 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 Northway’s 137 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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Northway 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 Northway residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
30.94
Robbery
1.635
Rape
2.029
Murder
0.1808
Total Violent Crime
34.79 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
68.13
Vehicle Theft
1.700
Burglary
9.419
Arson
0.3616
Total Property Crime
79.61 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0668
Drug Crimes
2.874
Vandalism
16.50
Identity Theft
0.3939
Animal Cruelty
0.0695
Total "Other" Rate
19.90 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
F
D
F
F
F
F
F
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D
F
F
D
F
F
D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Northway 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-
C+
C+
D
D
D
D-
F
F
B-
C+
C+
D-
F
F
D+
D+
D+
D-
D
D
B
B+
B+
F
F
F
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Northway 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 Northway, AK average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Northway schools on SchoolGrade

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