Blount County, located in Alabama, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to the provided context, the county's violent crime rate is 21.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Blount County are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to the average American. However, the property crime rate in Blount County is slightly higher at 42.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Blount County may have a lower overall crime rate, it is still important for residents to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property and themselves. Community efforts and law enforcement measures can help maintain the relatively safe environment in Blount County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Blount County violent crime is 21.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Blount County property crime is 42.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Blount, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hoover, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hoover, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.