Best and worst crime areas in Anchorage

[stiffnecked]

Originally Posted by Wdexp

We have lived here for 9 months now and have found anchorage a bad place for crime. We have gang problems with the associated drug problems, and a real homeless people problem. I would say if your thinking about a move here think about it twice and don't do it if you have any other options. If you do decide to make the move dont go out after dark, get a personal defence weapon, we never leave home without pepper spray and or a gun.

Move to a better part of town. Maybe your hanging out in the wrong areas. We haven't experienced the same thing since moving up this summer. We've been downtown, uptown and midtown after dark thirty.

[Wdexp]

Well good for you, all I can speak to is our experiences. We do like Alaska but wouldn't recommend Anchorage.
All you need do is go to the MUNI web site and look at the police crime map. Anchorage Crime Map

[warptman]

If you don't like Anchorage, go back to where you came from! I've never had any problems in any part of town in all my visits in my whole life. I'm there every other month, too. Who cares what a crime map says? If they want to move here don't discourage them in what they think will be an ideal move. Every town in every part of this world has crime. Why hide from it?

[bongo]

I am a woman who daily hikes the trails of Anchorage alone with my dog. I have lived here 12 years and have never had any apprehension regarding Anchorage & crime. Yes, we have crime; however, most of it is not random, but is often interpersonal. I do make a point not to go out to quick shops after dark. In fact, I stay home after dark most of the time. We do meet after work for drinks & dinner downtown without any worries or concerns. Well, our only concern is when we can stop feeding the meters.

Yes there are shootings but my friends and associates certainly aren't involved. The homeless folks seem pretty harmless to me. I make a point to donate to the homeless shelters.

I love Anchorage! I feel totally safe here. None of my friends and colleagues talk about their concerns of or express fear for their safety. Anchorage is a beautiful place. Where else could I hike or ski out my back door onto trails that traverse the entire town?