Crime & Safety in Palmer
Palmer's cited crime data runs genuinely above the national average and above most Alaska communities, and this record discloses that directly.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed above-average overall rate
Palmer's overall crime rate ran approximately 15 per 1,000 residents (a cited 1-in-65 chance of victimization), per NeighborhoodScout.
A real, disclosed unfavorable within-state comparison
Palmer's rate ran higher than approximately 64% of Alaska's own cities and towns of all sizes.
Violent and property crime specifics
Violent crime was cited at approximately 1-in-491 (2 per 1,000), and property crime at approximately 13 per 1,000.
Key takeaways
- Palmer's overall crime rate ran higher than 64% of Alaska's own cities and towns -- a real, disclosed reading.
- Violent crime specifically ran approximately 1-in-491 per NeighborhoodScout.
- Confirm current, address-specific crime data directly with local law enforcement.
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