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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$6.48 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sitka, AK

In 2025, crime will cost $1,815 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sitka ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of cities but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to Sitka's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sitka is 31.59 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sitka Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sitka varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 4 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sitka, AK see the most incidents - about 116 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sitka, AK

The total projected cost of crime in Sitka for 2025 is $6,484,635. This translates to approximately $773 per resident and $1,815 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Sitka. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Sitka, AK:	$773
Elmendorf Afb, AK:	$1019
Tanaina, AK:	$235
Alaska:	$651
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sitka is $773 per year, which is $309 more than the national average and $122 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sitka:

In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $1,019 per person, which is $246 more than in Sitka.
In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $235 per person, which is $539 less than in Sitka

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sitka	Cost per Sitka Resident
Murder	$2.48 million	$295
Rape/Sexual Assault	$959,992	$115
Robbery	$223,007	$27
Assault	$1.32 million	$157
Kidnapping	$36,271	$4
Vehicle Theft	$339,787	$41
Burglary	$212,420	$25
Theft	$523,312	$62
Arson	$74,522	$9
Vandalism	$230,177	$27
Animal Cruelty	$2,327	$0
Drug Crimes	$86,728	$10
Identity Theft	$3,311	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$6,484,635	$773

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sitka, 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 Sitka totals $21,446,778 ($2,558 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,931,413 ($3,332 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 Sitka 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 central 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, of which Sitka has 8, have the same problem. Of Sitka’s 8,384 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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Sitka 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 Sitka residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.464
Robbery	0.8456
Rape	1.888
Murder	0.1572
Total Violent Crime	8.355 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.05
Vehicle Theft	2.617
Burglary	2.793
Arson	0.3681
Total Property Crime	17.83 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0714
Drug Crimes	1.398
Vandalism	3.843
Identity Theft	0.0510
Animal Cruelty	0.0375
Total "Other" Rate	5.401 (B+)

Individual Sitka Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Angoon, AK	D-	F	D-
Port Alexander, AK	F	F	F
Tenakee Springs, AK	D-	F	D-
Kake, AK	D-	F	D-
Pelican, AK	D	F	D
Sunnyside, AK	D	F	D
Hoonah, AK	D+	F	D+
Elfin Cove, AK	D	F	D
Scow Bay, AK	D-	F	D-
Douglas, AK	A+	D+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sitka 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
Elmsford, NY	D+	D	D
Temple, PA	C+	C	C
Tecumseh, OK	D+	D	D
Export, PA	A	A	A
Excelsior, MN	D+	B	B
Evington, VA	B-	A	A
Tea, SD	B+	A	A
Tazewell, TN	D	D	D
Eudora, KS	C+	B-	B-
Estes Park, CO	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Sitka is as safe as the Alaska state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sitka, AK average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sitka schools on SchoolGrade

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