On November 26, 2025, the Anchorage Police Department (APD) launched an online resource called ‘The Facts About Crime — and What APD is Doing to Help Keep Anchorage Safe.’ The web page, available at anchoragepolice.com/safe, provides information on crime trends, enforcement actions, and public safety programs in Anchorage, Alaska.
The resource includes a 10-year summary of local crime data. It shows that violent crime rates have stayed stable, similar to the 1990s. Property crime has declined over the same period.
The page also reports on APD’s recent work against retail theft. Since September 2025, the Retail Theft Detail has charged over 60 people and recovered more than $70,000 in merchandise…