Selma, AL has an alarmingly high rate of violent crime when compared to the US average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Selma is 70.9, which is more than three times higher than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Selma is 95.5, which is significantly more than double the US average of 35.4. These statistics demonstrate that Selma is a city plagued by extreme levels of both violent and property crimes, creating an unsafe environment for its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Selma violent crime is 70.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Selma property crime is 95.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.