Fairfield, AL Crime Rates & Map

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333%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

444%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

311%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fairfield_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,079	n/a (estimate)	10,155	2,590	2,346
Murder	8	n/a	75.3	9.6	6.5
Rape	3	n/a	28.2	32.7	38.4
Robbery	75	n/a	705.9	54.2	73.9
Assault	138	n/a	1,298.8	357.1	279.7
Violent crime	224	n/a (estimate)	2,108	454	388
Burglary	284	n/a	2,672.9	399.5	314.2
Theft	489	n/a	4,602.4	1,515.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	82	n/a	771.8	222.0	246.0
Property crime	855	n/a (estimate)	8,047	2,137	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Fairfield crime rates are 333% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Fairfield are 444% higher than the national average
In Fairfield you have a 1 in 10 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fairfield is safer than 0% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fairfield has not changed

Fairfield crime map

The Fairfield crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fairfield 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 Fairfield crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fairfield 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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Daily Crime In Fairfield (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Fairfield for every 100,000 residents. The Fairfield total amount of daily crime is 3.92 times more than the Alabama average and 4.33 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Fairfield, is 4.65 times more than the Alabama average, and it is 5.44 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Fairfield has a daily crime average that is 3.77 times more than the Alabama average and 4.11 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Fairfield (higher is better)

Is Fairfield safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Alabama as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Fairfield to other cities in the state and across the country, Fairfield is 0% safer than other cities of Alabama and 0% safer than other cities in the nation. Fairfield has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fairfield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fairfield is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fairfield is 1 in 13

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fairfield is 1 in 10

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Fairfield? If you reside in Fairfield, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 13 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Fairfield, is 1 in 10.

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

Determining whether Fairfield is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Fairfield violent crime rates have not changed. At the same time, property crime has not changed year over year. Total crimes for Fairfield has not changed in the same time frame.

Fairfield police department

Item	Fairfield	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	44	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.9	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 44 Fairfield police officers. This results in 3.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 3% less than the Alabama average and 21.2% 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}
Indian Springs Village, AL	2,529	71	335	406
Lake View, AL	2,801	122	576	699
Sylvan Springs, AL	1,753	142	669	812
Concord, AL	1,837	144	679	824
Brook Highland, AL	6,604	148	695	843
Meadowbrook, AL	8,534	159	750	909
Vestavia Hills, AL	34,243	70	844	914
Fairfield, AL	10,937	2,108	8,047	10,155

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Malvern, AR	10,937	990	4,729	5,720
Ogdensburg, NY	10,937	475	3,198	3,673
Brooklyn, OH	10,936	85	4,554	4,639
Suffern, NY	10,936	311	1,207	1,518
Broomall, PA	10,935	174	734	908
Fairfield, AL	10,937	2,108	8,047	10,155

Source: The Fairfield, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.