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Selma, AL vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka has 44% less violent crime than Selma.
- Palatka has 16% less property crime than Selma.
 Selma, ALPalatka, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock39.722.7
 Property Crime95.5  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Selma    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 7 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Would love to hear your views on life in  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Selma, AlabamaCrime Index
 Valley Grande, AL36.75
 Orrville, AL43.5
 Selmont-West Selmont, AL45.95
 Selma, AL83.2

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