Bessemer, AL Crime


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Bessemer, Alabama has a high rate of crime compared to the rest of the country. According to , the violent crime rate in Bessemer is at 95.4, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Bessemer are at a higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, and assault. In addition, the property crime rate in Bessemer is also above the national average at 95.9, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With such high rates of crime, it is important for the community to come together to address the root causes and work towards creating a safer environment for all residents.

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

Bessemer violent crime is 95.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Bessemer property crime is 95.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Bessemer, AL Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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per 100k
Property
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Pop. Miles Data
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Lipscomb, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock32017
Brighton, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42015
Hueytown, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Midfield, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52017
Fairfield, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
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Hueytown, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Fairfield, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock72018
Helena, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock82018
Homewood, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock102018
Pelham, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132018

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Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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