Why Does Alaska Have Such a High Crime Rate?
Question by Pete L: Why does Alaska have such a high crime rate?
I saw somewhere that Alaska has a very high crime rate. I find that unusual because of where it’s located and it’s population size. I had a hypothesis that it was because of the large number of Native Americans and alcohol abuse, but I’m not sure. Any answers?
Best answer:
Answer by shoredude2
Acutallly, Alaska’s crime rate is on the high side, but it’s not close to being the highest. Alaska had a crime rate of 3,604 per 100,000 in 2006. South Dakota was lowest 1,620 and Arizona has the highest at 4,628.
And my guess would be because everything in Alaska is so expensive. A lot of things have to be transported there from somewhere else.
Answer by flyingmusician
what else do they have to do up there? it’s nut numbing cold and dark half the year. add to that a very low percentage of women to men and you end up with alot of frustrated, bored, drunk, horny guys who have to release that built up frustration somehow lol
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