Pell City, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

21%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

18%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pell City_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	353	n/a (estimate)	2,594	2,148	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	7.3	10.9	6.3
Rape	5	n/a	36.7	29.6	40.0
Robbery	3	n/a	22.0	34.5	66.1
Assault	31	n/a	227.8	334.1	268.2
Violent crime	40	n/a (estimate)	294	409	370
Burglary	24	n/a	176.4	283.9	269.8
Theft	263	n/a	1,932.8	1,252.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	26	n/a	191.1	202.3	282.7
Property crime	313	n/a (estimate)	2,300	1,739	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Pell City, AL

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Pell City crime rate is 11.6% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Pell City, there were 40 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 294 per 100,000 individuals, 20.5% lower than the national average. Additionally, Pell City recorded 313 property crimes, amounting to 2300 per 100,000 residents, 17.7% higher than the U.S. average.

When assessing the total crime rate in Pell City per 100,000 people, it stands in the median range among all cities with reported crime data. Our analysis of total incidents, encompassing both violent and property crimes within Pell City, underscores the close alignment of reported crime rates with the national average as reported by other areas.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Pell City?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Pell City residents. Out of the respondents (8 in total), 63% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Pell City were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 38% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Pell City a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Pell City is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Pell City has a total crime rate that is 12% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.97 daily crimes (0.11 violent daily crimes and 0.86 daily property crimes) in Pell City.

Potential Causes for Crime in Pell City

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Pell City crime rate. The poverty level in Pell City is 11.5%, while the national average is 15.1%.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Pell City, 78.3% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Pell City, the cost of living is 9.11% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Pell City crime map

The Pell City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pell City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Pell City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pell City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Pell City crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Pell City are 21% lower than the national average
In Pell City you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pell City is safer than 32% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pell City has increased by 34%

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Daily Crime In Pell City (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Pell City, per 100,000 residents. In Pell City, the total number of daily crimes is 1.21 times more than the Alabama average and 1.12 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Pell City are 1.39 times less than the Alabama average and 1.26 times less than the national average. For property crime, Pell City has a daily crime rate that is 1.32 times more than the Alabama average and 1.18 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Pell City (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Pell City to every other city in Alabama, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Pell City safe? The gauges above illustrate that Pell City is safer than 41% of every city located within Alabama along with 32% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Alabama and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Pell City, AL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pell City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pell City is 1 in 341

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pell City is 1 in 44

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pell City is 1 in 39

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Pell City, Alabama? If you reside in Pell City, then there is a 1 in 341 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 44. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 39 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Pell City.

Year Over Year Crime In Pell City (per 100,000 people)

An ideal indicator of whether Pell City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Pell City has decreased by 13% and the rate of property crime in Pell City has increased by 44%. The total crime rate in Pell City has increased by 34% year to year.

Pell City police department

Item	Pell City	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 35 Pell City police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33% less than the Alabama average and 16.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Alabama

State	Total offenders	Alabama_/100K	National_/100K
Alabama	10,698	231	266

There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Argo, AL	4,294	68	339	407
Westover, AL	1,854	110	467	576
Margaret, AL	4,905	53	545	598
Dunnavant, AL	1,150	158	671	829
Vincent, AL	1,956	202	857	1,059
Ragland, AL	1,795	117	991	1,108
Moody, AL	13,004	166	1,010	1,176
Pell City, AL	14,081	294	2,300	2,594

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sun Village, CA	14,080	727	3,404	4,131
Deming, NM	14,083	1,075	4,112	5,187
Moultrie, GA	14,086	837	4,615	5,452
Kings Park West, VA	14,090	89	646	735
Lake Wylie, SC	14,091	187	879	1,066
Pell City, AL	14,081	294	2,300	2,594

Source: The Pell City, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.