Evergreen, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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39%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

23%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

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}	Evergreen_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	47	n/a (estimate)	1,420	2,148	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	30.2	10.9	6.3
Rape	1	n/a	30.2	29.6	40.0
Robbery	2	n/a	60.4	34.5	66.1
Assault	11	n/a	332.4	334.1	268.2
Violent crime	15	n/a (estimate)	453	409	370
Burglary	6	n/a	181.3	283.9	269.8
Theft	20	n/a	604.4	1,252.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	6	n/a	181.3	202.3	282.7
Property crime	32	n/a (estimate)	967	1,739	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Evergreen, AL

Looking at the most recent crime report, the crime rate in Evergreen is 38.9% lower than the national average. These crimes fall into two primary categories: violent and property. Violent crimes encompass murder, rape, robbery and assault, while property crimes involve theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In Evergreen, there were 15 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 453 per 100,000 individuals, 22.6% higher than the national average. Additionally, there were 32 property crimes, amounting to 967 per 100,000 residents, 50.5% lower than the U.S. average.

Although the murder rates in America have decreased steadily since 1990, over the last few years there has been an uptick. Evergreen has one of the highest murder rates in the country when compared to all other cities that reported crime in the U.S. There were a total of 1 murders in Evergreen, which is 30 murders per 100,000 people.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Evergreen?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Evergreen residents. Out of the respondents (9 in total), 11% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Evergreen were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 89% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Evergreen a Safe Place to Live?

To get a feel for the safety of living in Evergreen, it's essential to analyze both the overall crime rate and the daily incident count. Evergreen presents a total crime rate that is 39% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. Consequently, Evergreen experiences an average of 0.13 daily crimes, comprising 0.04 violent incidents and 0.09 property-related offenses. This evaluation offers a comprehensive understanding of the safety landscape, aiding individuals in making informed decisions when considering relocation.

Potential Causes for Crime in Evergreen

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 Evergreen crime rate. The poverty level in Evergreen is 27.4%, while the national average is 15.1%.

Limited employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-wage jobs can result in higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Regions where individuals grapple with joblessness or meager wages may exhibit greater vulnerability to an uptick in crime due to financial instability. While areas that have strong employment rates, often will see a reduction in overall crime. Evergreen, for instance, reports an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which differs from the national average of 4.7%.

High cost of living can lead to economic stress for individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. When people struggle to make ends meet due to high housing costs, healthcare expenses, or other basic necessities, they may be more inclined to engage in criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. On the flipside, cities that have a lower cost of living, could see a reduced crime rate. In Evergreen, the cost of living is 18.35% lower than the national average.

Evergreen crime map

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

Evergreen crime rates are 39% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Evergreen are 23% higher than the national average
In Evergreen you have a 1 in 71 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Evergreen is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Evergreen has decreased by 21%

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Daily Crime In Evergreen (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Evergreen, AL per 100,000 people. In Evergreen, the total number of daily crimes is 1.51 times less than the Alabama average and 1.64 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Evergreen is 1.11 times more than the Alabama average and 1.23 times more than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Evergreen has a daily crime rate that is 1.80 times less than the Alabama average and 2.02 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Evergreen (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in Alabama and all other cities across the US, is Evergreen safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Evergreen is safer than 39% of other cities in the state of Alabama. In addition, Evergreen is safer than 31% 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 Evergreen. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Evergreen is below average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Evergreen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Evergreen is 1 in 221

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Evergreen is 1 in 104

The chance of being a victim of crime in Evergreen is 1 in 71

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Evergreen? In Evergreen, you have a 1 in 221 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 104. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Evergreen, AL is 1 in 71.

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

A good indicator of whether Evergreen is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Evergreen has increased by 44%, while the property crime rate in Evergreen has decreased by 35% year over year. The number of total crimes in Evergreen has decreased by 21% year over year.

Evergreen police department

Item	Evergreen	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	18	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.6	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 18 Evergreen police officers. This results in 4.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 13% greater than the Alabama average and 41.1% 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}
Castleberry, AL	426	0	1,279	1,279
McKenzie, AL	790	594	2,526	3,120
Georgiana, AL	1,597	1,074	2,533	3,607
Evergreen, AL	3,591	453	967	1,420

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Colonial Beach, VA	3,591	377	1,231	1,608
Chipley, FL	3,590	189	1,143	1,332
Juno Beach, FL	3,592	49	298	348
Eveleth, MN	3,592	379	3,494	3,873
Baldwin, GA	3,593	226	1,042	1,269
Evergreen, AL	3,591	453	967	1,420

Source: The Evergreen, 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.