Wainwright, Alaska has a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the rest of the United States. According to
the violent crime rate in Wainwright is 31.1, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents in Wainwright are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and murder. The property crime rate in Wainwright is also higher than the US average, at 37.8 compared to 35.4. This could be attributed to a variety of factors, including the remote location of Wainwright which can make it more difficult for law enforcement to respond quickly to reported crimes. Additionally, a smaller population and limited resources in the town may also contribute to the higher crime rates. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in Wainwright to create a safer community for its residents.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wainwright violent crime is 31.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Wainwright property crime is 37.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wainwright, Alaska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Utqiagvik, Alaska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.