Is Anchorage safe for solo female travelers?

I haven't had any issues in Anchorage, ak, panhandlers will stare at you when you're waiting at a red light. Sometimes you'll see screamers and yellers who have mental issues, but never been threatened. Lock your vehicles

Please use your best judgment and be vigilant. I feel safe walking around nice areas during the day. Not really downtown or Spenard at night especially if I’m by myself. In general I would avoid walking Spenard by myself. But like all places, it really depends on where you are and time of day.

Anchorage is a safe town in general with a couple of areas to avoid, but they are not tourist areas, so you will have to go out of your way to find them. Homeless congregate downtown near the bus station and in town Square. However, other than them asking for spare money, they are largely harmless. I