Gadsden, AL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 247%

Violent crime 172%

Property crime 262%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2020 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2021; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Gadsden_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,867	n/a (estimate)	8,144	2,590	2,346
Murder	3	n/a	8.5	9.6	6.5
Rape	24	n/a	68.2	32.7	38.4
Robbery	47	n/a	133.5	54.2	73.9
Assault	298	n/a	846.5	357.1	279.7
Violent crime	372	n/a (estimate)	1,057	454	388
Burglary	409	n/a	1,161.8	399.5	314.2
Theft	1,831	n/a	5,201.1	1,515.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	255	n/a	724.3	222.0	246.0
Property crime	2,495	n/a (estimate)	7,087	2,137	1,958

Key findings

Gadsden crime rates are 247% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Gadsden are 172% higher than the national average
In Gadsden you have a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gadsden is safer than 1% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gadsden has not changed

Gadsden crime map

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The Gadsden crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Gadsden as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Gadsden crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Gadsden (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Gadsden, per 100,000 residents. In Gadsden, the total number of daily crimes is 3.14 times more than the Alabama average and 3.47 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Gadsden are 2.33 times more than the Alabama average and 2.72 times more than the national average. For property crime, Gadsden has a daily crime rate that is 3.32 times more than the Alabama average and 3.62 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Gadsden (higher is better)

Is Gadsden 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 Gadsden to other cities in the state and across the country, Gadsden is 6% safer than other cities of Alabama and 1% safer than other cities in the nation. Gadsden has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gadsden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gadsden is 1 in 95

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gadsden is 1 in 15

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gadsden is 1 in 13

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Gadsden, Alabama you have a 1 in 95 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 15 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 13 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Gadsden.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Gadsden, AL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Gadsden has not changed, while the property crime rate in Gadsden has not changed year over year. Summing up the numbers, Gadsden has not changed with regards to total crimes year over year.

Gadsden police department

Item	Gadsden	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	133	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.1	3.3

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}
Sardis City, AL	1,570	153	721	874
Southside, AL	8,563	171	741	912
Hokes Bluff, AL	4,299	141	776	917
Rainbow City, AL	9,590	62	895	957
Glencoe, AL	5,122	198	810	1,007
Tidmore Bend, AL	1,266	189	891	1,081
Coats Bend, AL	1,811	208	980	1,188
Gadsden, AL	36,235	1,057	7,087	8,144

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Leander, TX	36,204	90	875	965
Lewiston, ME	36,277	268	1,766	2,034
Brighton, CO	36,307	451	3,075	3,526
Franklin, WI	36,155	84	1,812	1,896
Columbia, TN	36,130	739	3,143	3,882
Gadsden, AL	36,235	1,057	7,087	8,144

Source: The Gadsden, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2020. 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.