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Anchorage travel safety advice
Anchorage travel safety advice
Anchorage is a very safe city for its size. The murder rate is very low. Still, in the major tourist areas such as downtown, you should keep close eye on your possessions as pickpockets exist everywhere.
Certain areas in the north east of the city (Mountain View, north of the Glenn Highway and east of Merrill Field airport) and central (Fairview, 6th to 15th Avenue, east of Ingra) have higher crime than other spots.
Also, areas around the airport like Spenard are known for increased drug activity and prostitution. In earlier times, the downtown area around 4th Avenue was like that, but a concerted effort over the last eight years has cleaned it up mostly.
A constant problem is car break-ins at parking lots. Do not make any valuables visible.
The trails close to and around the university are unsafe when it is dark. During the colder months, there are increased attacks on females going to and from the housing and library.
Also, stay a good distance away from the moose. Although they may appear harmless, they can and will protect their young ones from people, and can charge if they feel cornered or threatened. Never approach them, as they are best viewed from a distance.
Still, if you follow precautions like everywhere else, you will be safe.
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