Fort Payne Metro Area, AL Crime

The city of Fort Payne, located in the beautiful mountains of Alabama, has a relatively lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in the Fort Payne metro area is at 14.48, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents in Fort Payne can feel a sense of safety and security in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in Fort Payne at 35.98, just slightly above the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and economic development, which can attract both positive and negative elements. Despite this, Fort Payne is still considered a safe and welcoming place to live, with a strong community and law enforcement presence keeping crime rates relatively low.

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NOTE: The city of Fort Payne, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.