Hamilton, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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9%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hamilton_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	134	n/a (estimate)	1,924	1,925	2,119
Murder	1	n/a	14.4	8.7	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	28.7	25.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	34.0	60.6
Assault	10	n/a	143.6	291.4	256.1
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	187	360	359
Burglary	13	n/a	186.7	243.5	229.2
Theft	99	n/a	1,421.8	1,148.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	9	n/a	129.3	173.0	258.8
Property crime	121	n/a (estimate)	1,738	1,565	1,760

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Hamilton crime map

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

Hamilton crime rates are 9% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hamilton are 48% lower than the national average
In Hamilton you have a 1 in 52 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hamilton is safer than 28% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hamilton has increased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Hamilton (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Hamilton on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Alabama and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Hamilton (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Alabama, are 1.00 times less than the state average and 1.10 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Hamilton on a daily basis are 1.93 times less than than Alabama average and 1.92 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Hamilton are 1.11 times more than the daily state average and 1.01 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Hamilton (higher is better)

Is Hamilton 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 Hamilton to other cities in the state and across the country, Hamilton is 39% safer than other cities of Alabama and 28% safer than other cities in the nation. Hamilton has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hamilton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hamilton is 1 in 536

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hamilton is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hamilton is 1 in 52

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Hamilton, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 536. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 58 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 Hamilton is 1 in 52.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Hamilton, Alabama (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Hamilton has increased by 45%, the amount of property crime in Hamilton has increased by 3%, and the total amount of crime in Hamilton has increased by 6% year over year.

Hamilton police department

Item	Hamilton	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	13	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}
Brilliant, AL	1,235	0	965	965
Hackleburg, AL	1,483	486	486	972
Winfield, AL	4,443	123	2,032	2,155
Guin, AL	2,684	422	1,874	2,296
Gu-Win, AL	143	443	1,928	2,371
Hodges, AL	359	464	2,019	2,484
Beaverton, AL	165	494	2,146	2,639
Hamilton, AL	6,662	187	1,738	1,924

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Eatonton, GA	6,661	120	1,351	1,471
Ambridge, PA	6,660	1,387	1,299	2,686
Sunnyvale, TX	6,664	113	1,164	1,277
Church Hill, TN	6,664	27	274	301
South Bay, FL	6,665	1,002	2,147	3,149
Hamilton, AL	6,662	187	1,738	1,924

Source: The Hamilton, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.