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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$47,789

Cost of Crime™ for Scow Bay, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $2,692 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Scow Bay ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Scow Bay's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Scow Bay is 52.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Scow Bay Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Scow Bay varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Scow Bay, 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 Scow Bay, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Scow Bay for 2025 is $47,789. This translates to approximately $1,039 per resident and $2,692 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.6% of the median household income in Scow Bay. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Scow Bay Compared to Other Cities?

Scow Bay, AK:	$1039
Elmendorf Afb, AK:	$1019
Tanaina, AK:	$235
Alaska:	$651
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Scow Bay is $1,039 per year, which is $575 more than the national average and $387 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Scow Bay:

In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $20 less than in Scow Bay.
In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $804 less than in Scow Bay

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Scow Bay	Cost per Scow Bay Resident
Murder	$14,052	$305
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,951	$129
Robbery	$1,733	$38
Assault	$13,982	$304
Kidnapping	$109	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,632	$35
Burglary	$1,771	$38
Theft	$5,666	$123
Arson	$414	$9
Vandalism	$1,786	$39
Animal Cruelty	$13	$0
Drug Crimes	$638	$14
Identity Theft	$41	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$47,789	$1,039

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Scow Bay, 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 Scow Bay totals $126,042 ($2,740 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $173,831 ($3,779 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 Scow Bay 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 Scow Bay’s 46 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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Scow Bay 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 Scow Bay residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	10.58
Robbery	1.197
Rape	2.134
Murder	0.1626
Total Violent Crime	14.08 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	23.78
Vehicle Theft	2.292
Burglary	4.244
Arson	0.3723
Total Property Crime	30.69 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0392
Drug Crimes	1.876
Vandalism	5.434
Identity Theft	0.1162
Animal Cruelty	0.0384
Total "Other" Rate	7.504 (C+)

Individual Scow Bay Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Petersburg, AK	D	F	D
Kupreanof, AK	D-	F	D-
Wrangell, AK	B-	F	B+
Kake, AK	D-	F	D-
Coffman Cove, AK	D-	F	D-
Naukati Bay, AK	D-	F	D-
Port Alexander, AK	F	F	F
Angoon, AK	D-	F	D-
Meyers Chuck, AK	D-	F	C-
Thorne Bay, AK	C	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Scow Bay 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
Green Bank, NJ	A-	A	A
Willis, TN	D-	F	F
Willisville, IN	A+	A	A
Windsor Park, PA	F	C	C
Hagar Shores, MI	B-	C-	C-
Guy, IN	A	A-	A-
Guitonville, PA	C+	A-	A-
Guilford, VA	C+	C	C
Gubser Mill, KY	F	A	A
Grisemore, PA	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Scow Bay 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 Scow Bay, AK average SchoolGrade of B, with 48% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Scow Bay schools on SchoolGrade

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