AJSAC Fact Sheet: Violent Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet, "Violent Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015," presents data on violent crimes reported in Alaska from 1986 to 2015 as reported in the Alaska Department of Public Safety publication Crime in Alaska. "Violent crime" is an aggregate category that includes homicide (murder and non-negligent manslaughter), rape, robbery, and aggravated assault offenses reported to police.

From 1986 to 2015, violent crime rates increased in Alaska although the overall crime rate decreased. Homicide and robbery rates declined over the 30-year period, while rape and aggravated assault rates increased from 1986 to 2015 – with aggravated assault acting as the main driver of increases in the violent crime rate over the period. On average, violent crime accounted for 11 percent of all crime reported in Alaska from 1986 to 2015. Aggravated assault accounted for nearly three-quarters, robbery for nearly 15 percent, rape for nearly 13 percent, and homicide for just over one percent of all violent crime reported in Alaska over the period.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker, Research Professional, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC). The AJSAC Fact Sheet series addresses various crime and criminal justice topics.

Citation:

• Parker, Khristy. (2017). "Violent Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015." AJSAC Fact Sheet 17-02 (Feb 2017).

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Media coverage:

•  "Violent Crime up in Alaska over Past 30 Years, Even as Overall Crime Rate Fell" by Michelle Theriault Boots. Alaska Dispatch News, 20 Feb 2017. 
•  "Data Viz: Statewide Crime Reported in Alaska (1960-2015)"  by Sidney Sullivan.  KTUU Channel 2 News, 20 Feb 2017.

AJSAC Fact Sheet: "Property Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015"

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet, "Property Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015," presents data on property crime in Alaska from 1986 to 2015 as reported in the Alaska Department of Public Safety publication Crime in Alaska. "Property crime" is an aggregate category that includes burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft crimes. From 1986 to 2015 the property crime rate in Alaska decreased as the overall crime rate decreased. On average, property crime accounted for two-thirds of all crime in Alaska over the thirty-year period.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker, Research Professional, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC). The AJSAC Fact Sheet series addresses various crime and criminal justice topics.

Citation:

• Parker, Khristy. (2017). "Property Crime Reported in Alaska, 1986–2015." AJSAC Fact Sheet 17-01 (Jan 2017).

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Media coverage:

• "Study: Anchorage Property Crimes Decreased over 30-Year Period"  by Jerzy Shedlock. Alaska Dispatch News, 6 Feb 2017.

Dr. Payne interviewed by Alaska Public Media about homicides in Anchorage

December 29, 2016 — A Fact Sheet published by the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center in November 2016 showed a steady decline in Anchorage’s homicide rate from 1986 to 2015. During this period, Anchorage had an average of 17 homicides per year. In 2016, the number of homicides in Anchorage increased to 34. Throughout 2016, as noted by Zachariah Hughes with Alaska Public Media, “news reports from Anchorage have been particularly morbid, with frequent stories about shootings and homicides.”

While the increase in the number of homicides is striking, Dr. Troy Payne, a faculty member of the UAA Justice Center, explained how this could just be a random fluctuation from year to year. At this point, it is difficult to know if there is a systemic repeatable problem that we can apply solutions to. As Dr. Payne explained, additional information will be needed to determine if this is an emerging trend and to understand the causes of these homicides.

Links:

• "34 Homicides and No Clear Solution in Anchorage" by Zachariah Hughes. Alaska Public Media, 29 Dec 2016
• "Homicide in Alaska, 1986–2015" by Khristy Parker. AJSAC Fact Sheet 16-06 (Nov 2016).

Khristy Parker interviewed by KTUU Channel 2 News about recent AJSAC Fact Sheet on homicide in Alaska

Khristy Parker, Research Professional, was interviewed by KTUU Channel 2 News about the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) newly released Fact Sheet, "Homicide in Alaska, 1986-2015."

The Fact Sheet presents data from the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s annual report Crime in Alaska. Overall, homicide rates have declined steadily during the 30-year period 1986-2015 in Alaska. The Fact Sheet also presents data on homicide weapons used, victim-offender relationships, and clearance rates for homicide crimes during this time period.

Story: "Homicides in Alaska" by Kyle Hopkins. KTUU Channel 2 News, 1 Nov 2016.

AJSAC Fact Sheet released - Homicide in Alaska, 1986-2015

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet, "Homicide in Alaska, 1986-2015," presents data on homicide rates in Alaska over a 30-year period.  Homicides rates were calculated for Alaska (AK), the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) only, and Alaska - excluding the Municipality of Anchorage (AK-MOA). Data show that homicide rates have declined steadily over the 30-year period.

The Fact Sheet also presents data on the most commonly used weapons in homicides, victim-offender relationships, and clearance rates for homicides.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker, Research Professional, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

Citation:

• Parker, Khristy. (2016). "Homicide in Alaska, 1986–2015." AJSAC Fact Sheet 16-06 (Nov 2016).

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Media coverage:

• "Homicides in Alaska" by Kyle Hopkins. KTUU Channel 2 News, 1 Nov 2016.
• "34 Homicides and No Clear Solution in Anchorage" by Zachariah Hughes. Alaska Public Media, 29 Dec 2016.
• "Death Count Rising" by Craig Medred. craigmedred.news, 3 Feb 2017.

AJSAC releases Fact Sheet - Sexual Violence Committed Against University of Alaska Students, by Gender

The 16-05 issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet, "Sexual Violence Committed Against University of Alaska Students, by Gender," presents separate estimates of sexual violence, including sexual misconduct and sexual assault victimization both on and off campus, against women and men enrolled at the University of Alaska (UA) in spring semester 2016. Women- and men-specific estimates are provided for the UA system as a whole only.

The results presented here are based on the survey responses of a randomly selected sample of 1,982 undergraduate and graduate students who were enrolled at any of the three UA major administrative units (MAUs) — UA Anchorage (UAA), UA Fairbanks (UAF), or UA Southeast (UAS) during spring semester 2016. This survey was modeled after the Campus Climate Survey Recommendations prepared by the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault.

Dr. Lindsey Blumenstein, Justice Center faculty, and Dr. Brad Myrstol, Director, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC), are the authors of this Fact Sheet.

AJSAC Fact Sheet reports referenced in KTUU Channel 2 News story about crime in Anchorage

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) Fact Sheets on violent crimes and drug arrests in Alaska were referenced in a recent KTUU Channel 2 news story about crime in Anchorage.   

Dr. Brad Myrstol, Justice Center faculty, is the director of the AJSAC.  Khristy Parker, M.A., Research Professional, is the author of the Fact Sheets.

"Is crime on the rise in Anchorage? A look at the numbers," by Rebecca Palsha. KTUU Channel 2 News. 1 Sep 2016. 

 

 

AJSAC Fact Sheets included in recent SAC Publication Digest

The Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) has released the online Jan - June 2016 SAC Publication Digest.  The digest contains abstracts of reports from the nationwide statistical analysis center (SACs).

The volume includes three abstracts for Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) Fact Sheets:

"Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Alcohol or Illegal Drugs, 2014"
Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheet 16-01
Author: Khristy Parker, MPA, Research Professional

"Juvenile Justice Referrals and Charges in Alaska, FY 2006–2015"
Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheet 16-02
Author: Khristy Parker, MPA, Research Professional

"Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Firearms, 2009–2014"
Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheet 16-03
Author: Khristy Parker, MPA, Research Professional

The Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of nonpartisan research and analysis to inform criminal and juvenile justice decision making. JRSA comprises a network of researchers and practitioners throughout government, academia, and the justice community.

AJSAC Fact Sheet released - Sexual misconduct and sexual assault committed against University of Alaska students

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet — "Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Against University of Alaska Students" — presents past year estimates of sexual misconduct and sexual assault victimization against University of Alaska (UA) students. The estimates are based on 1,982 survey responses to the University of Alaska Campus Climate Survey, an online survey that collected data from a random sample of undergraduate and graduate students who were enrolled at UA during spring semester 2016.

The University of Alaska Campus Climate Survey was designed to establish baseline estimates of sexual misconduct and sexual assault committed in the preceding year — both on and off campus — against students enrolled at UA during the spring semester 2016. This survey was modeled after the Campus Climate Survey Recommendations prepared by the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault.  These data can be utilized by the University of Alaska to impact and evaluate prevention efforts and education programs for UA students.

AJSAC Fact Sheet released -- Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Firearms, 2009-2014

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents data on trauma admissions to all 24 Alaska acute care facilities for injuries involving firearms for the period 2009 - 2014. The report, "Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Firearms, 2009–2014," presents data provided by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Department of Public Health, Alaska Trauma Registry.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker, Research Professional, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

AJSAC Fact Sheet highlighted on Justice Research and Statistics Association website

The Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) and the 16-01 Fact Sheet — "Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Alcohol or Illegal Drugs, 2014" — are in the member spotlight of the Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA).
 
The fact sheet presents data from the Alaska Trauma Registry (ATR) on numbers of trauma admissions, patient demographics, and the presence of alcohol or illegal drugs in trauma admissions in 2014. Khristy Parker, Research Professional, is the author of the fact sheet.

JRSA also tweeted about the recent AJSAC Fact Sheet on Alaska Trauma Registry admissions.



The Justice Research and Statistics Association is a national nonprofit organization of state Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) directors, and other researchers and practitioners throughout government, academia, and the justice community who are dedicated to the use of research and analysis to make informed policy and program decisions.

AJSAC Fact Sheet released: Juvenile Justice Referrals and Charges in Alaska, FY 2006–2015

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents summary information on referrals made by Alaska law enforcement agencies to the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for for state fiscal years 2006–2015. The report, "Juvenile Justice Referrals and Charges in Alaska, FY 2006–2015," presents data on the number of referrals and charges made, and unique individuals referred to DJJ.  Data is drawn from the DJJ Data Trends website.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

AJSAC Fact Sheet released - Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Alcohol or Illegal Drugs, 2014

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet — "Alaska Trauma Registry: Trauma Admissions Involving Alcohol or Illegal Drugs, 2014" — presents data from the Alaska Trauma Registry (ATR) on numbers of trauma admissions, patient demographics, and the presence of alcohol or illegal drugs in trauma admissions in 2014.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

Khristy Parker, AJSAC researcher, interviewed by Alaska Dispatch News about Fact Sheet on DOC post-conviction incarcerated population 2005-2014

Khristy Parker, Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) researcher, was interviewed by Jerzy Shedlock of the Alaska Dispatch News about the recent Fact Sheet on the Alaska Department of Corrections post-conviction incarcerated population 2005-2014.

Click here to read the article:

"Number of convict women in Alaska prisons up as overall population drops," by Jerzy Shedlock. Alaska Dispatch News. 02 Nov 2015.

AJSAC Fact Sheet: Alaska Department of Corrections: Post-Conviction Incarcerated Population, 2005–2014

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents data on post-conviction incarcerated populations supervised by the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC). The report, "Alaska Department of Corrections: Post-Conviction Incarcerated Population, 2005–2014", focuses on post-conviction incarcerated populations by crime classifications and crime categories overall and within gender.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheet on DOC institutional populations featured in the media

The recent Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) Fact Sheet, "Alaska Department of Corrections Institutional Populations: 2005–2014," has been highlighted in the media:

"Lawmakers ask for big savings from justice reform effort" by Nathaniel Herz with contribution by Jerzy Shedlock. Alaska Dispatch News, 08 Sep 2015. The article notes the data in the Fact Sheet on the increase in the prison population.


"Number of Alaska inmates awaiting trial doubles since 2005" by Mallory Peebles. KTUU Channel 2 News, 09 Sep 2015.



"Sharp rise in female and pre-trial detentions" by Zachariah Hughes. APRN-KSKA Radio, 11 Sep 2105.


The Fact Sheet was also noted by Josh Edge in a morning news brief. APRN-KSKA Radio, , 11 Sep 2105.

"More women are being imprisoned while awaiting trial" by Zachariah Hughes. KTOO Radio Public Media, 14 Sep 2015.

The report, "Alaska Department of Corrections: Institutional Populations, 2005–2014," describes DOC institutional populations based on their status in the criminal justice system from 2005 to 2014. Probation and parole populations are excluded unless they have violated the terms of their release and been returned to incarceration; individuals on non-criminal holds are also excluded. Data was extracted from the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS).

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC)

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center releases fact sheet on Alaska Department of Corrections institutional populations from 2005 to 2014

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents data on institutional populations supervised by the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC).

The report, "Alaska Department of Corrections: Institutional Populations, 2005–2014," describes DOC institutional populations based on their status in the criminal justice system from 2005 to 2014. Probation and parole populations are excluded unless they have violated the terms of their release and been returned to incarceration; individuals on non-criminal holds are also excluded. Data was extracted from the Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS).

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC).

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center releases fact sheet on Alaska Department of Corrections admissions and population from 2004 to 2013

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents data on admissions to, and confined populations in, the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) from 2004 to 2013.

The report, "Alaska Department of Corrections: Admissions and Population, 2004–2013," focuses on incarcerated populations and rates in both in-state and out-of-state facilities, as well as populations and rates in special supervision programs such as Community Residential Centers (CRCs) and electronic monitoring (EM). Data was compiled using the annual DOC Offender Profile publications for 2004 to 2013.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC). The AJSAC is housed within the UAA Justice Center and publishes Fact Sheets addressing various crime and criminal justice topics.

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheets noted in national SAC Publication Digest

Three Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) Fact Sheet articles by Khristy Parker, AJSAC Research Professional, have been included in the recent online SAC Publication Digest covering July–December 2014.

The SAC Publication Digest contains abstracts of reports produced by state Statistical Analysis Centers (SACs), with links to the full reports. These reports cover a wide array of topics and analysis approaches for criminal justice data at the state level.  The Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA) is the online publisher.

Crime Statistics/Crime Studies

• "Arrests for Drug Offenses in Alaska: 2000–2011"  (September 2014)
• "Burglary in Alaska: 1985–2011" (July 2014)

Law Enforcement

• "State and Local Law Enforcement Personnel in Alaska: 1982–2012" (August 2014)

JRSA is a national nonprofit group of state Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) directors, and also includes other researchers and practitioners in government, academia, and criminal justice organizations. The Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC) is housed within the UAA Justice Center.  Dr. Brad Myrstol is the Director of the AJSAC.

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center releases fact sheet on Violent Crimes Compensation Board claims for FY 2004–2014

The most recent issue of the AJSAC Fact Sheet presents data from the Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB) on claims made and compensation granted to victims of violent crime for fiscal years 2004–2014.

The report, "Violent Crimes Compensation Board: Claims, FY 2004–FY 2014," presents data on new claims filed, types of crime and types of expenses for which compensation was claimed, and compensation totals. On average, the five most common violent crimes resulting in applications for compensation over the eleven-year period were sexual abuse of a minor, domestic violence, assault, sexual assault of adults, and homicide.

The fact sheet is by Khristy Parker of the Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center (AJSAC). The AJSAC is housed within the UAA Justice Center and publishes Fact Sheets addressing various crime and criminal justice topics.