Violent Crime per Capita in Kwethluk
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Kwethluk residents.
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F
Violent Crime Grade |
F |
F |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$404,764
Cost of Crime™ for Kwethluk, AK
In 2025, violent crime will cost $4,048 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Kwethluk 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.
The F grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Kwethluk ranks in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 3% of cities but less safe than 97%. This analysis applies only to Kwethluk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Kwethluk is 10.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kwethluk residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Kwethluk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 80 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 93 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Kwethluk, AK see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Kwethluk, AK
The total projected cost of crime in Kwethluk for 2025 is $404,764. This translates to approximately $880 per resident and $4,048 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.4% of the median household income in Kwethluk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 40.3%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 46.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Kwethluk Compared to Other Cities?
| Kwethluk, AK: | $880 |
|---|---|
| Elmendorf Afb, AK: | $721 |
| Tanaina, AK: | $167 |
| Alaska: | $476 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Kwethluk is $880 per year, which is $622 more than the national average and $404 more than Alaska's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kwethluk:
- In Elmendorf Afb, AK, crime costs $721 per person, which is $159 less than in Kwethluk.
- In Tanaina, AK, crime costs $167 per person, which is $713 less than in Kwethluk
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kwethluk for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Kwethluk |
Cost per Kwethluk Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$235,053 |
$511 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$55,082 |
$120 |
Robbery |
$24,685 |
$54 |
Assault |
$89,944 |
$196 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$404,764 |
$880 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Kwethluk, 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 Kwethluk totals $1,855,261 ($4,033 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,260,024 ($4,913 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Kwethluk violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 violent 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 Kwethluk’s 460 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kwethluk residents in a standard year.
Kwethluk Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kwethluk residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
6.808 |
Robbery |
1.706 |
Rape |
1.975 |
Murder |
0.2719 |
Total Violent Crime |
10.76 (F) |
Individual Kwethluk Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Kwethluk is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Kwethluk.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | D- | D | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Kwethluk is higher versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D- | D+ | D+ | |
C | A+ | A+ | |
D | C+ | C+ | |
F | F | F | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
D | B | B | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A | C+ | C+ | |
B | A- | A- | |
A | B | B |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Kwethluk is less safe than the Alaska state average and less safe than the national average.
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