Helena, AL Crime

The crime rate in Helena, AL is significantly lower than the US average. The violent crime rate in Helena is 10.8, while the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Helena is 17.2 compared to 35.4 for the US as a whole. This demonstrates that Helena is an overall safer place to live compared to many other parts of the country.

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

Helena violent crime is 10.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Helena property crime is 17.2. (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

Helena, AL Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	96.7	0	9.7	9.7	77.4	870.7	174.1	677.2	19.3
2003	8.7	0	8.7	0	0	375.9	35	332.2	8.7
2005	127.9	0	0	0	127.9	1223.1	175.9	1031.3	16
2007	104	0	6.9	0	97	762.4	166.3	582.2	13.9
2008	190.5	0	20.4	0	170.1	802.7	204.1	571.4	27.2
2009	85.6	0	6.6	13.2	65.8		111.9		0
2010	50.5	0	6.3	0	44.2	643.7	75.7	536.4	31.6
2011	59.3	0	5.9	0	53.3	1049	165.9	817.8	65.2
2012	64.4	0	5.9	5.9	52.7	1019	140.5	819.9	58.6
2013	104	0	34.7	5.8	63.6	976.5	115.6	809	52
2014	96	5.6	22.6	5.6	62.1	819.2	67.8	711.9	39.5
2015	116	0	16.6	27.6	71.8	695.8	60.7	590.9	44.2
2016	135	5.4	32.4	0	97.2	620.8	113.4	475	32.4
2017	84.4	0	10.5	0	73.8	490.4	31.6	416.6	42.2
2018	314.6	0	15.5	0	299.2	675.7	82.5	500.3	92.8

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Alabaster, AL	274.6	1,728.3	33,040	5	2018
Hoover, AL	133.1	2,243.5	85,163	7	2019
Pelham, AL	151.4	1,698.5	15,722	8	2018
Bessemer, AL	2,985.6	9,791.4	28,900	9	2017
Lipscomb, AL	612.9	3,206.0	2,145	10	2017

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Alabaster, AL	274.6	1,728.3	33,040	5	2018
Pelham, AL	151.4	1,698.5	15,722	8	2018
Bessemer, AL	2,985.6	9,791.4	28,900	9	2017
Homewood, AL	293.9	3,745.6	25,523	13	2018
Hueytown, AL	462.0	3,455.5	15,632	13	2018

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Bp · Columbus, GA

Great Place to Live

Over 14 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It More

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Barbara · Helena, AL

Helena

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have More

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Helena, AL Crime

Helena violent crime is 10.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Helena property crime is 17.2. (The US average is 35.4)

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Helena, AL Crime

Helena violent crime is 10.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Helena property crime is 17.2. (The US average is 35.4)

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