Crime in Alabama

The crime rate in Alabama State is significantly higher than the national average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in Alabama State has been recorded as 28.6, which is over 22.7, the US average. Property crime in Alabama State is 43, which is much higher than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that Alabama has an alarming rate of criminal activity compared to other states across America, highlighting the need for increased security measures and law enforcement efforts to ensure a safe environment for citizens and visitors alike.

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

Alabama violent crime is 28.6. (The US average is 22.7)

Alabama property crime is 43.0. (The US average is 35.4)

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Jemison, AL Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Jemison, AL	992.7	3,054.6	2,611	5	2016
Calera, AL	1,848.8	2,992.9	14,334	6	2018
Thorsby, AL	291.1	776.3	2,148	9	2018
Montevallo, AL	309.1	2,267.0	6,641	9	2017
Columbiana, AL	1,355.9	2,394.1	3,329	13	2018
Alabaster, AL	274.6	1,728.3	33,040	13	2018

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Atlanta, GA	768.8	4,654.4	430,066	141	2018
Nashville, TN	1,073.1	4,041.1	564,169	216	2019
Memphis, TN	1,901.4	6,128.4	669,264	235	2019
Jacksonville, FL	647.4	3,309.5	790,972	351	2019
Louisville, KY	686.9	3,891.5	677,710	359	2019
Louisville, KY	1,346.4	10,044.0	257,739	359	2003

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Alabama 20 Reviews

I would rather live in hell - 8/22/2021
As someone who has lived in Alabama for 19 years, the best thing i can say about the state is that it could be worse. First of all, if you're not a straight white... Read More

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Sweet Home Alabama - 12/6/2016
My husband and I have lived in Memphis for the last 14 years. Believe me, anyplace is better to live than Memphis. These poor folks are stuck in a Civil Rights bubble... Read More

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Thinking of moving to Foley - 3/25/2015
Can anyone tell me about the services available to senior citizens in Foley. example: if I move there now, I am 67. If I stay and eventually stop driving are there... Read More

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