Dayton, AL has recently experienced a high rate of violent crime, with a current average of 39.7 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Dayton are almost twice as likely to become victims of violent crime than the rest of the country. This concerning statistic is compounded by the fact that property crime in Dayton is also well above the national average, with a rate of 57.5 compared to 35.4. This means that not only are residents at risk of physical harm, but also the loss of their personal belongings. The combination of high violent and property crime rates has created a sense of unease and fear in the community, making it a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dayton violent crime is 39.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Dayton property crime is 57.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Dayton, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Thomaston, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Thomaston, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.