Is Juneau, AK Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Juneau, Alaska reported 381.62 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.66 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 152.06 per 100,000 above that reference, with 122 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Juneau, Alaska reported 247.11 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.31 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 58.96 per 100,000 above that reference, with 79 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Juneau, Alaska reported 1,451.41 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.31 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 344.44 per 100,000 above that reference, with 464 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Juneau, Alaska reported 34.41 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.71 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 13.83 per 100,000 below that reference, with 11 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Juneau, Alaska reported 156.40 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.81 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 36.60 per 100,000 below that reference, with 50 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Juneau, AK has an adjusted safety score of 49.77 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Alaska workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 11 | 34.41 | 48.24 | 0.71× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 122 | 381.62 | 229.56 |
1.66× national |
| Burglary | 79 | 247.11 | 188.15 |
1.31× national |
| Larceny-theft | 464 | 1451.41 | 1106.97 |
1.31× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50 | 156.4 | 193.0 | 0.81× national |
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What drives Juneau's safety score?
Juneau ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 31,969 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 64.99, while Property Security is lowest at 25.52. The 39.47-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 381.62 per 100,000 (1.66× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 34.41 per 100,000 (0.71× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Juneau, Alaska recorded 464 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 63.9% of the 726 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 11 robbery reports (1.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Juneau, Alaska recorded 122 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.8% of the 726 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 11 robbery reports (1.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Juneau, Alaska recorded 79 burglary offenses in 2025, 10.9% of the 726 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 11 robbery reports (1.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Juneau, Alaska uses a reporting population of 31,969 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Juneau, Alaska has an adjusted score of 49.77 points out of 100 versus 46.82 in Anchorage, Alaska, a difference of 2.95 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Juneau ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Juneau, Alaska has an adjusted score of 49.77 points out of 100 versus 33.31 in Fairbanks, Alaska, a difference of 16.46 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Juneau ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Juneau safe compared to other places in Alaska?
Juneau is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 49.77 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska.
What is the crime rate in Juneau?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Juneau's safety rating?
Juneau's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 49.77 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Alaska. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Juneau?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Juneau?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.