Sheffield, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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22%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

20%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

22%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sheffield_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	166	n/a (estimate)	1,788	2,103	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	21.5	10.3	5.7
Rape	3	n/a	32.3	29.6	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	10.8	35.9	66.5
Assault	21	n/a	226.2	328.2	264.1
Violent crime	27	n/a (estimate)	291	404	364
Burglary	29	n/a	312.4	254.7	250.7
Theft	91	n/a	980.4	1,239.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	19	n/a	204.7	204.6	318.7
Property crime	139	n/a (estimate)	1,498	1,699	1,917

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Sheffield crime map

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

Sheffield crime rates are 22% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sheffield are 20% lower than the national average
In Sheffield you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sheffield is safer than 23% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sheffield has decreased by 23%

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Daily Crime In Sheffield (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Sheffield for every 100,000 residents. The Sheffield total amount of daily crime is 1.18 times less than the Alabama average and 1.28 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Sheffield, is 1.39 times less than the Alabama average, and it is 1.25 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Sheffield has a daily crime average that is 1.13 times less than the Alabama average and 1.28 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Sheffield (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Sheffield to every other city in Alabama, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Sheffield safe? The gauges above illustrate that Sheffield is safer than 36% of every city located within Alabama along with 23% 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, Sheffield, AL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sheffield

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sheffield is 1 in 344

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sheffield is 1 in 67

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sheffield is 1 in 56

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Sheffield, Alabama? If you reside in Sheffield, then there is a 1 in 344 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 67. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 56 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Sheffield.

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

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Sheffield, AL is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Sheffield has decreased by 34%, while the property crime rate in Sheffield has decreased by 20% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Sheffield has decreased by 23% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Sheffield police department

Item	Sheffield	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	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}
Tuscumbia, AL	8,445	87	569	656
Underwood-Petersville, AL	2,707	151	635	787
Killen, AL	1,146	96	1,252	1,349
Cherokee, AL	876	0	2,086	2,086
Littleville, AL	949	287	1,916	2,203
Florence, AL	40,652	499	2,340	2,840
Leighton, AL	789	579	2,437	3,016
Sheffield, AL	8,925	291	1,498	1,788

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sturgeon Bay, WI	8,927	82	736	818
Pineville, NC	8,923	726	8,718	9,444
Shawano, WI	8,928	164	1,167	1,331
Ivins, UT	8,931	103	725	828
Aliquippa, PA	8,918	325	1,927	2,251
Sheffield, AL	8,925	291	1,498	1,788

Source: The Sheffield, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.