Thursday, August 28, 2025

Alaska homicide statistics detailed in new report show gender and ethnic disparities | Alaska Beacon

There were other striking demographic differences. Alaska Natives had, by far, the highest homicide rates, more than twice the state averages over the period.

Anchorage accounted for about 45% of the homicides over the period. Certain rural areas – Northern and Southwest Alaska – had the highest rates, as measured by homicides per 100,000 people.

https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-homicide-statistics-detailed-in-new-report-show-gender-and-ethnic-disparities/

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