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33%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
75%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
25%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleTalladega/100k peopleAlabama/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime477n/a (estimate)3,0882,1482,324
Murder3n/a19.410.96.3
Rape11n/a71.229.640.0
Robbery2n/a12.934.566.1
Assault84n/a543.8334.1268.2
Violent crime100n/a (estimate)647409370
Burglary65n/a420.8283.9269.8
Theft271n/a1,754.31,252.71,401.9
Vehicle theft41n/a265.4202.3282.7
Property crime377n/a (estimate)2,4401,7391,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Talladega, AL

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Talladega crime rate is higher than the national average by 32.9%. Specifically, there were 100 violent crimes in Talladega, equivalent to 647 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the national average by 75.1%. Furthermore, Talladega recorded 377 property crimes, amounting to 2440 per 100,000 residents, which was higher than the average by 24.9%.

Despite a steady decline in murder rates in the United States since 1990, recent years have witnessed an unfortunate uptick. Talladega stands out with one of the nation's highest murder rates, surpassing other cities that reported crime. In Talladega, there were a total of 3 murders, translating to 19 murders per 100,000 people, underscoring the pressing need for continued efforts to address and reduce severe violent crime in the area.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Talladega?

AreaVibes has conducted polls asking local residents if they feel safe living in Talladega. Based on the results of the surveys (9 responses), 11% of people felt that there was very little crime in Talladega and felt safe walking alone at night. While 89% of people felt that it was not a safe place to live and did not feel safe walking alone at night.

Is Talladega a Safe Place to Live?

Is Talladega a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Talladega has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 33%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.31 daily incidents, encompassing 0.27 violent crimes and 1.03 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Talladega as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Talladega Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Talladega crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Talladega has decreased by 48.7% year over year. Violent crime has decreased by 19.4% and property crime has decreased by 53.2%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Talladega

Talladega has a poverty rate that stands at 27, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Talladega crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

In areas where employment options are limited or where a significant proportion of jobs offer meager wages, the likelihood of heightened unemployment and homelessness increases. Regions facing challenges related to unemployment or inadequate income may become more vulnerable to a surge in crime stemming from economic instability. While low unemployment rates tend to lead to reduced crime in most areas. Talladega currently has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, contrasting with the national average of 4.7%. This could be one of many factors that could contribute to a higher or lower crime rate.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Talladega has a median home price of $87,600, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

Talladega crime map



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

  • Talladega crime rates are 33% higher than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Talladega are 75% higher than the national average
  • In Talladega you have a 1 in 33 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Talladega is safer than 12% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Talladega has decreased by 49%

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        Daily Crime In Talladega (per 100,000 people)

        The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Talladega for every 100,000 residents. The Talladega total amount of daily crime is 1.44 times more than the Alabama average and 1.33 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Talladega, is 1.58 times more than the Alabama average, and it is 1.75 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Talladega has a daily crime average that is 1.40 times more than the Alabama average and 1.25 times more than the daily national rate.

        How Safe is Talladega (higher is better)

        Compared to the other cities in Alabama and all other cities across the US, is Talladega safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Talladega is safer than 18% of other cities in the state of Alabama. In addition, Talladega is safer than 12% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all Alabama and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Talladega. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Talladega is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Talladega

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Talladega is 1 in 155
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Talladega is 1 in 41
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Talladega is 1 in 33
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Talladega, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 155. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 41 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Talladega is 1 in 33.

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

        An ideal indicator of whether Talladega 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 Talladega has decreased by 20% and the rate of property crime in Talladega has decreased by 53%. The total crime rate in Talladega has decreased by 49% year to year.

        Talladega police department

        Item Talladega Alabama National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)459,968558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.94.13.3
        There are a total of 45 Talladega police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 29.1% less than the Alabama average and 11.5% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Alabama

        State Total offenders Alabama /100K National /100K
        Alabama10,698231266
        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
        Munford, AL1,4651958281,022
        Riverside, AL2,0771771,1921,369
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        Pell City, AL14,0812942,3002,594
        Lincoln, AL6,8054692,2602,729
        Hobson City, AL7775672,4112,979
        Waldo, AL3065772,4523,028
        Talladega, AL15,4056472,4403,088

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        Source: The Talladega, 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.