Anchorage Informed

The Facts About Crime — and What APD Is Doing to Keep Anchorage Safe

APD’s work — from targeted retail theft operations to technology-driven policing and dashboards — is driving measurable progress across the city. This page is a resource to get the facts about crime trends in Anchorage and to follow how APD is taking action to help keep our community safe.

watch: Chief Case on Targeting Retail Crime

  • On November 10, 2025, David’s Jewelers, located at 1118 N. Muldoon Rd., was burglarized (APD Case 25-34737). During the investigation, detectives learned that the same suspect had also attempted to break into two additional businesses.

    After committing the November 10, 2025 crimes in Anchorage, Mixon traveled south to Homer, where he committed additional property crimes.

    He was arrested in Homer, charged with those offenses, and is currently detained at Wildwood Pretrial. An arrest warrant has been issued by the Anchorage Police Department for the crimes he committed in Anchorage.

    Investigators are still seeking the vehicle involved in these incidents and ask anyone with information to contact Det. Schaeffer at Heidi.schaeffer@anchorageak.gov. To remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers online at www.AnchorageCrimeStoppers.com.

  • Retail theft impacts local businesses and fuels repeat offending. In response, APD launched the Retail Theft Detail, a citywide effort to crack down on organized and repeat offenders.

    Since late September 2025, APD has:

    • Charged more than 89 individuals for retail theft and related crimes

    • Recovered more than $60,000 in stolen merchandise

    • Partnered closely with retail businesses to identify problem areas and repeat offenders

    This is a sustained effort — not a one-time blitz — with more updates coming during the holiday season and year-end briefings.

    Read the associated press release

  • Town Square Park is one of Anchorage’s busiest public gathering areas. To support safety and deter disorder, APD activated modern public safety cameras that feed into the Real-Time Crime Center.

    These cameras:

    • Help deter theft, vandalism, and public safety concerns

    • Support major events and community gatherings

    • Operate under strict policies with no facial recognition and clear privacy safeguards

    The goal is simple: support investigations, deter crime.

    Read the associated press release

  • APD has released a public dashboard that tracks enforcement of Anchorage’s illegal camping ordinance — giving residents a monthly update of how APD responds to illegal camps.

    The goal is to reduce illegal encampments while connecting people with services and keeping public spaces safe.

    View the dashboard and FAQs about enforcement, voluntary compliance and service connections.

  • Property crime in Anchorage has steadily decreased over the last decade.  Source: FBI UCR Crime Reporting

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    Violent crime levels today are similar to the 1990s and have remained steady. Source: FBI UCR Crime Reporting