Anchorage Municipality Criminal History Records

Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and the hub for criminal history records in the state. Criminal history records for Anchorage Municipality come from several sources: the Anchorage Police Department, the Alaska Court System, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety. APD recorded 15,372 crimes in 2024 and made 8,534 total arrests. Whether you need a police report, a court case record, a background check, or sex offender registry information, Anchorage has a variety of tools and offices to help you get the records you need.

Anchorage Police Department Records

The Anchorage Police Department runs an online Public Records Center where you can submit records requests. The APD records portal at anchoragepolice.com/request-police-records accepts requests for police reports, incident reports, and related documents. You submit one case or incident number per request. Documents and media files like photos or audio must be requested in separate submissions.

If you are requesting records about yourself, you need to fill out an adult consent form. If you are a guardian requesting records for an incapacitated adult or a minor child, separate consent forms are required. The APD website has tutorial videos to walk you through the process. APD records fees are based on the amount of research and redaction work involved. Estimated costs between $40 and $250 must be accepted before the department starts processing. Requests over $250 require full prepayment before work begins.

APD Headquarters is at 716 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501. The non-emergency line is 311 within Anchorage or (907) 786-8900. Customer service hours at the records window are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For emergencies, call 911. Defendant personal information is redacted from records released to the public, though the subject of a record can waive redaction.

The screenshot below shows the Alaska Court System home page, which serves as the central portal for court records across all of Alaska including Anchorage Municipality cases.

The Alaska Court System website covers the Anchorage courthouse at 825 W 4th Ave and provides forms, calendar access, and online case search tools.

The Anchorage courthouse handles a high volume of criminal cases as it serves the state's largest city and surrounding communities.

Filing a Police Report in Anchorage

APD offers online reporting for non-emergency incidents through its online reporting portal. This service covers incidents that happen within APD jurisdiction, which runs from the first Knik River Bridge on the Glenn Highway south to McHugh Creek on the New Seward Highway. Do not use this for emergencies or crimes in progress. Call 911 for those.

Online reporting is available for these types of incidents: drug information, fraud or identity theft, harassment, liquor violations, lost property, shoplifts (businesses only), supplement to burglary, suspicious activity, theft, theft from vehicle, threats, vandalism, and vehicle tampering. When you finish your report, the system gives you a confirmation message and a case number you can use for follow-up requests. APD staff review all online reports and may contact you if further investigation is needed. Filing a false police report is a crime.

Anchorage Crime Statistics and Arrest Records

In 2024, the Anchorage Police Department recorded 15,372 crimes. The breakdown by category: Homicide 30, Rape 462, Assault 6,464, Robbery 479, Burglary 910, Larceny theft 5,813, Motor vehicle theft 1,214. APD made 8,534 total arrests, with 68% of those being male. The top three arrest categories were simple assault at 1,740, DUI at 1,149, and drugs and narcotics at 1,068.

Arrest records for Anchorage are searchable through the Alaska Court System's CourtView tool at courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm. You can look up criminal cases, check charges, and see case dispositions. CourtView is free and available 24 hours a day. It does not contain case documents but shows basic case data including hearing dates and status.

Background Checks for Anchorage Municipality

The Alaska Department of Public Safety processes criminal background checks through the Criminal Records and Identification Bureau. The Anchorage DPS office is at 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Phone is (907) 269-5767. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in service with same-day results and Livescan fingerprinting are both available at this location.

Background checks operate under AS 12.62.160, which allows any person to request Alaska criminal justice information. A name-based search costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $35 and is more accurate because it accounts for aliases. You can request a background check online at backgroundcheck.dps.alaska.gov. The system emails you a secure link to complete the form. Results arrive by USPS mail only, within 5-10 business days for online requests.

For third-party requests where someone is asking about another person, the subject must sign a consent form. That consent is valid for 90 days from the date signed. For more details on submission options and what is covered, see the DPS background check FAQ.

The screenshot below shows the APD police records request page, which is the starting point for police report requests in Anchorage Municipality.

Visit anchoragepolice.com/request-police-records to submit a request for police reports, incident records, or related documentation from the Anchorage Police Department.

The APD records portal accepts requests for reports dating back to 2012 and earlier records through in-person or written requests at the records window.

Correctional Facilities and Inmate Search in Anchorage

The Anchorage Correctional Complex at 1400 East 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone (907) 269-4100, is the main detention facility for Anchorage Municipality. It houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Inmate services include medical care, mental health support, and correctional programs. Visitation is by appointment.

To search for an inmate held anywhere in Alaska's correctional system, use the Alaska inmate search tool. You can search by name or ID number. Results show the facility, custody status, and other basic details. The VINE service offers free automatic notifications when an inmate's status changes. Notifications are available by phone, email, or TTY.

The Anchorage District Attorney's Office is at 310 K Street, Suite 520, Anchorage, AK 99501, phone (907) 269-6300. The DA's office handles prosecution of criminal cases and can provide information on victim-witness services and restitution.

Sex Offender Registry for Anchorage

The Alaska Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.alaska.gov covers all registered offenders in Anchorage Municipality. Alaska Statute AS 18.65.087 requires DPS to maintain this public registry. You can search by name, zip code, city, or address. The registry contains over 3,600 entries statewide. Each entry includes a photo, physical description, and conviction information.

The registry is free to search and is updated daily. An email notification service is available so you can get alerts when a registered offender moves near an address you care about. Non-compliant offenders appear on a separate list. Failure to register is a felony in Alaska. Under House Bill 66 signed into law in July 2024, offenders must now also report passport numbers, professional licensing information, and plans for international travel.

Alaska Public Records Act in Anchorage

The Alaska Public Records Act at AS 40.25.100 gives you the right to request records from government agencies in Anchorage. Requests must be in writing and can be sent by mail, email, fax, or delivered in person. Agencies have 10 working days to provide an initial response. The response can provide the records, deny the request with a legal reason, or notify you of cost and timeline.

Standard copying fees are $0.25 to $0.50 per page. For requests that require extensive research, fees may be higher. Fee waivers are available for requests serving the public interest. If a request is denied, you have 60 working days to appeal to the agency head. Under AS 40.25.120, certain law enforcement records are exempt, including records of active investigations, juvenile records, and some personnel files. The exempt portions can be redacted while the rest of the record is released.

Cities in Anchorage Municipality

Anchorage Municipality covers a large area that includes the city of Anchorage as well as several other communities. The following cities within the municipality have their own records pages.

Other communities within the municipality include Chugiak, Girdwood, and South Addition. All criminal cases in these areas are handled by APD or the Alaska State Troopers and processed through the Anchorage courthouse.

Nearby Boroughs

These boroughs border Anchorage Municipality. If you are looking for records from a neighboring area, check the appropriate borough page.