Savoonga, AK, a small village located on Saint Lawrence Island, has unfortunately experienced higher than average rates of both violent and property crime. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Savoonga is at 37.5, much higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that the residents of this community are more likely to become victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime in Savoonga is also a concerning issue, with a rate of 44.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As someone who is familiar with the area and its struggles with crime, I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the community and hope that measures are taken to address and reduce these high crime rates.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Savoonga violent crime is 37.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Savoonga property crime is 44.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Savoonga, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Nome, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Nome, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.