Powell, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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12%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

70%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

29%

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}	Powell_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	22	n/a (estimate)	2,371	1,925	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.7	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	107.8	25.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	34.0	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	291.4	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	108	360	359
Burglary	1	n/a	107.8	243.5	229.2
Theft	18	n/a	1,939.7	1,148.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	2	n/a	215.5	173.0	258.8
Property crime	21	n/a (estimate)	2,263	1,565	1,760

Powell crime map

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

Powell crime rates are 12% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Powell are 70% lower than the national average
In Powell you have a 1 in 43 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Powell is safer than 63% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Powell has decreased by 36%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Powell

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Powell is 1 in 928

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Powell is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Powell is 1 in 43

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

Powell police department

Item	Powell	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.1	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 2 Powell police officers. This results in 2.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 48.9% less than the Alabama average and 36.1% 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}
Rainsville, AL	5,038	17	427	445
Fyffe, AL	1,445	0	509	509
Ider, AL	606	271	271	543
Pisgah, AL	886	0	723	723
Langston, AL	211	145	632	778
Sylvania, AL	2,386	0	993	993
Henagar, AL	2,457	173	824	997
Powell, AL	1,071	108	2,263	2,371

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Dasher, GA	1,071	120	616	736
Lake Bosworth, WA	1,071	46	346	392
Lazy Acres, CO	1,071	67	364	431
Grandview, IN	1,071	140	615	755
Blue Rapids, KS	1,071	208	928	1,136
Powell, AL	1,071	108	2,263	2,371

Source: The Powell, 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.