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Crime rate in Homer, Alaska (AK): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers


City-Data.com crime index in Homer, AK compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Homer, AK

The 2020 crime rate in Homer, AK is 146 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.7 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 63.5% U.S. cities. The 2020 Homer crime rate fell by 7% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Homer has seen rise of violent crime and decreasing property crime.
See how dangerous Homer, AK is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Homer:

146.2
Soldotna:

126.3
Kenai:

272.4
Seward:

238.1
Anchorage:

559.2
Kodiak:

224.3
Wasilla:

330.5
Palmer:

117.5
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Homer by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(17.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(35.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(20.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(35.6)
5
(87.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(17.8)
2
(34.4)
0
(0.0)
5
(99.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(58.3)
1
(18.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.1)
2
(35.6)
1
(17.4)
2
(34.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
49
(870.5)
48
(826.4)
54
(912.0)
34
(679.6)
34
(667.8)
50
(971.6)
62
(1,168)
32
(595.0)
6
(108.9)
6
(106.9)
5
(87.2)
10
(172.5)
12
(202.9)
16
(265.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
32
(568.5)
67
(1,154)
20
(337.8)
40
(799.5)
36
(707.1)
11
(213.8)
15
(282.5)
18
(334.7)
13
(235.9)
16
(285.1)
24
(418.5)
24
(414.0)
11
(186.0)
11
(182.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
165
(2,931)
198
(3,409)
149
(2,516)
219
(4,377)
151
(2,966)
166
(3,226)
213
(4,012)
215
(3,998)
177
(3,212)
146
(2,601)
178
(3,104)
182
(3,140)
118
(1,996)
79
(1,311)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
23
(408.6)
17
(292.7)
9
(152.0)
6
(119.9)
3
(58.9)
12
(233.2)
10
(188.4)
8
(148.8)
3
(54.4)
5
(89.1)
9
(156.9)
10
(172.5)
17
(287.5)
11
(182.5)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(17.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.9)
1
(20.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index397.6450.6318.9422.5306.4390.0434.5314.2176.6191.7258.4213.2156.4146.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Homer, Alaska as of March 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Homer is 682 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Homer:

149.3
U.S. Average:

228.3

Violent crime rate in 2019
Homer:

101.5
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2018
Homer:

103.5
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Homer:

139.5
U.S. Average:

226.3

Violent crime rate in 2016
Homer:

106.9
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Homer:

63.5
U.S. Average:

219.4

Violent crime rate in 2014
Homer:

297.5
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Homer:

593.3
U.S. Average:

214.3

Violent crime rate in 2012
Homer:

534.4
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Homer:

333.9
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Homer:

409.8
U.S. Average:

195.6

Violent crime rate in 2009
Homer:

456.0
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Homer:

464.9
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Homer:

479.7
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Homer:

360.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Homer:

204.0
U.S. Average:

227.1

Violent crime rate in 2004
Homer:

208.5
U.S. Average:

223.6

Violent crime rate in 2003
Homer:

338.3
U.S. Average:

230.3

Property crime rate in 2020
Homer:

129.4
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Homer:

180.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Homer:

265.7
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Homer:

262.4
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Homer:

200.4
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Homer:

215.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Homer:

289.1
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Homer:

285.4
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Homer:

239.0
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Homer:

298.6
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Homer:

396.8
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Homer:

216.2
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Homer:

445.1
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Homer:

321.5
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Homer:

302.8
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Homer:

216.8
U.S. Average:

322.3

Property crime rate in 2004
Homer:

192.4
U.S. Average:

327.4

Property crime rate in 2003
Homer:

354.5
U.S. Average:

334.1
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 21 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.79
Alaska average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 22 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Alaska average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 20 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.86
Alaska average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 21 (11 officers - 10 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.90
Alaska average:

1.74

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 21 (12 officers - 11 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.09
Alaska average:

1.69

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 22 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.96
Alaska average:

1.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 21 (15 officers - 15 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.72
Alaska average:

1.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 21 (15 officers - 15 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.79
Alaska average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 23 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.26
Alaska average:

1.79

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 23 (13 officers - 13 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.53
Alaska average:

1.76

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 20 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Alaska average:

1.78

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 20 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.20
Alaska average:

1.72

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 21 (14 officers - 14 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Alaska average:

1.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 20 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Alaska average:

1.84

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 21 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.13
Alaska average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 22 (15 officers - 15 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.77
Alaska average:

1.82

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 19 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.26
Alaska average:

1.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 22 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.31
Alaska average:

1.85

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 26 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.85
Alaska average:

1.75

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Homer, AK
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 99603.