Scottsboro, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

C-

9%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

9%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

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.

Scottsboro crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Scottsboro crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Scottsboro crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Scottsboro crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Scottsboro_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,123 (estimate)	2,148	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	34.5	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	334.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	404 (estimate)	409	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	283.9	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,252.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	202.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,719 (estimate)	1,739	1,954

Scottsboro crime map

The Scottsboro crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Scottsboro 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.

New Real Estate Listings in Scottsboro Area

For Sale For Rent

Search

Search Homes for Sale in Scottsboro, AL

Compare Scottsboro, AL Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Scottsboro crime rates are 9% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Scottsboro are 9% higher than the national average
In Scottsboro you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Scottsboro is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Scottsboro has decreased by 65%

Scottsboro, AL Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Scottsboro

See all the best places to live around Scottsboro

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Scottsboro poll results

The best places in Alabama

Here are the best places to live in Alabama

See the best places to live in & around Scottsboro

These are the 10 most affordable cities in Alabama

10 Best cities in Alabama for employment

Daily Crime In Scottsboro (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Scottsboro (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Scottsboro

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Scottsboro is 1 in 248

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Scottsboro is 1 in 59

The chance of being a victim of crime in Scottsboro is 1 in 48

Year Over Year Crime In Scottsboro (per 100,000 people)

Scottsboro police department

Item	Scottsboro	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	68	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.6	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 68 Scottsboro police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 12.7% greater than the Alabama average and 40.8% greater 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}
Skyline, AL	1,049	0	0	0
Rainsville, AL	5,038	70	229	299
Sylvania, AL	2,386	0	886	886
Powell, AL	1,071	189	802	990
Grant, AL	1,685	96	1,727	1,823
Stevenson, AL	2,326	357	1,477	1,834
Langston, AL	211	414	1,761	2,175
Scottsboro, AL	14,452	404	1,719	2,123

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mill Valley, CA	14,456	64	1,112	1,177
North Auburn, CA	14,446	567	2,658	3,225
Midlothian, IL	14,464	204	1,909	2,114
Norridge, IL	14,465	232	1,360	1,592
Owosso, MI	14,476	789	1,344	2,133
Scottsboro, AL	14,452	404	1,719	2,123

Source: The Scottsboro, 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.