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32%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
147%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
10%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Buffalo Soapstone crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Buffalo Soapstone crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Buffalo Soapstone crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Buffalo Soapstone crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBuffalo Soapstone/100k peopleAlaska/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)3,061 (estimate)2,5482,324
Murdern/an/an/a9.56.3
Rapen/an/an/a134.040.0
Robberyn/an/an/a75.166.1
Assaultn/an/an/a540.2268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)912 (estimate)759370
Burglaryn/an/an/a269.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,274.61,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a245.5282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,149 (estimate)1,7891,954

Buffalo Soapstone crime map



The Buffalo Soapstone crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Buffalo Soapstone as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Buffalo Soapstone crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Buffalo Soapstone crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Buffalo Soapstone crime rates are 32% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Buffalo Soapstone are 147% higher than the national average
      • In Buffalo Soapstone you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Buffalo Soapstone is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Buffalo Soapstone has decreased by 18%

      Buffalo Soapstone, AK Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in Alaska has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in Alaska has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Buffalo Soapstone each year?
      • 4. Is the Buffalo Soapstone crime rate higher or lower than the Alaska average?
      • 5. Buffalo Soapstone is safer than 13% of all other cities in Alaska.
       
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      Daily Crime In Buffalo Soapstone (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Buffalo Soapstone

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Buffalo Soapstone is 1 in 110
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Buffalo Soapstone is 1 in 47
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Buffalo Soapstone is 1 in 33

      Year Over Year Crime In Buffalo Soapstone (per 100,000 people)

      Buffalo Soapstone police department

      Item Buffalo Soapstone Alaska National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a1,171558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a5.43.3

      Sex offenders in Alaska

      State Total offenders Alaska /100K National /100K
      Alaska3,433490266
      There are a total of 3,433 sex offenders in Alaska. This yields a total of 490 sex offenders in Alaska per 100,000 residents which is 84% greater than the national average.

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      Source: The Buffalo Soapstone, AK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.