19 Anchorage, Alaska
The largest city in Alaska, Anchorage, has a population of around 283,000 people and sits within the Anchorage metropolitan area, which has a total of 385,000. More than 40% of its residents live inside Anchorage's city limits. Demographic experts say that the city is on the verge of a growth spurt, which will include both a population increase with new employment opportunities and economic growth. Drug-related crimes, muggings, and break-ins are significant problems. In 2019, there were 32 murders, 540 sexual assaults, and 621 robberies in Anchorage. Each year, Alaska's crime numbers land it at the top of crime data lists. A shortage of police officers in recent years has made the issues worse.
