Gardendale, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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9%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

2%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

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}	Gardendale_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	427	n/a (estimate)	2,532	2,148	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	10.9	6.3
Rape	3	n/a	17.8	29.6	40.0
Robbery	8	n/a	47.4	34.5	66.1
Assault	50	n/a	296.5	334.1	268.2
Violent crime	61	n/a (estimate)	362	409	370
Burglary	14	n/a	83.0	283.9	269.8
Theft	325	n/a	1,927.5	1,252.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	27	n/a	160.1	202.3	282.7
Property crime	366	n/a (estimate)	2,171	1,739	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Gardendale, AL

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Gardendale is 9% higher than the national average. Specifically, there were 61 violent crimes reported in Gardendale, equivalent to 362 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 2.2%. Additionally, Gardendale recorded 366 property crimes, amounting to 2171 per 100,000 people, higher than the national average by 11.1%.

The Gardendale crime rate is about average when compared to all the other cities across the U.S. per 100,000 residents. When we compared the total crimes (violent and property) in Gardendale, we found that the reported crime rates were almost equal to the average of all other areas that reported crime.

The violent crime rate in Gardendale closely mirrors the national average among all cities that reported crime, with 362 incidents per 100,000 people. The national average for violent crime per 100,000 people was 370. This consistency highlights Gardendale as a community where safety standards are in line with the broader national landscape, providing residents with a reliable sense of security.

In the latest reported crime year, Gardendale recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

In the most recent release, Gardendale reported a property crime rate that closely aligns with the national average. In Gardendale, there were 2171 reported property crimes, a figure consistent with the national average of 1954 per 100,000 individuals. This positions the area as maintaining a level of safety and security on par with the typical city. The harmonious statistics underscore a balanced commitment to community well-being, offering residents a sense of stability and peace in their surroundings.

Is Gardendale a Safe Place to Live?

Is Gardendale 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, Gardendale has a crime rate that is higher than the national average by 9%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 1.17 daily incidents, encompassing 0.17 violent crimes and 1 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Gardendale as a potential place to call home.

Has Crime in Gardendale Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Gardendale has decreased by 3.2% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Gardendale is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has decreased by 35.1%, while property crime has decreased by 5.5%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Gardendale.

Potential Causes for Crime in Gardendale

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Gardendale crime rates. In Gardendale, the poverty rate stands at 9.2%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Gardendale, 88.7% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.

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. Gardendale has a median home price of $184,200, 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.

Gardendale crime map

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

Gardendale crime rates are 9% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Gardendale are 2% lower than the national average
In Gardendale you have a 1 in 40 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gardendale is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gardendale has decreased by 20%

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Daily Crime In Gardendale (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Gardendale, Alabama is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Gardendale are 1.18 times more than the Alabama average and 1.09 times more than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Gardendale are 1.13 times less than than Alabama and 1.02 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Gardendale are 1.25 times more than than Alabama and 1.11 times more than the national average.

How Safe is Gardendale (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Gardendale to every other city in Alabama, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Gardendale safe? The gauges above illustrate that Gardendale is safer than 35% of every city located within Alabama along with 27% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Alabama and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Gardendale, AL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gardendale

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gardendale is 1 in 277

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gardendale is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gardendale is 1 in 40

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Gardendale? If you reside in Gardendale, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 277. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 47 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 Gardendale, is 1 in 40.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Gardendale, AL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Gardendale has decreased by 46%, while the property crime rate in Gardendale has decreased by 13% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Gardendale has decreased by 20% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Gardendale police department

Item	Gardendale	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	38	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 38 Gardendale police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33% less than the Alabama average and 16.3% less 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}
Trafford, AL	530	0	167	167
Warrior, AL	3,197	157	376	533
Morris, AL	1,999	0	534	534
Smoke Rise, AL	1,852	114	485	600
Sylvan Springs, AL	1,832	128	545	673
Concord, AL	1,575	130	553	683
Kimberly, AL	3,551	149	545	694
Gardendale, AL	14,021	362	2,171	2,532

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hendersonville, NC	14,020	245	3,928	4,173
Artondale, WA	14,024	229	2,045	2,274
Chicago Ridge, IL	14,028	216	2,113	2,329
East Wenatchee, WA	14,012	140	2,064	2,205
Lewisville, NC	14,030	277	1,411	1,688
Gardendale, AL	14,021	362	2,171	2,532

Source: The Gardendale, 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.