Valley, AL Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 84%

Violent crime 20%

Property crime 97%

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}	Valley_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	391	n/a (estimate)	4,326	2,590	2,346
Murder	1	n/a	11.1	9.6	6.5
Rape	3	n/a	33.2	32.7	38.4
Robbery	1	n/a	11.1	54.2	73.9
Assault	37	n/a	409.4	357.1	279.7
Violent crime	42	n/a (estimate)	465	454	388
Burglary	54	n/a	597.5	399.5	314.2
Theft	247	n/a	2,732.9	1,515.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	48	n/a	531.1	222.0	246.0
Property crime	349	n/a (estimate)	3,861	2,137	1,958

Key findings

Valley crime rates are 84% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Valley are 20% higher than the national average
In Valley you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Valley is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Valley has decreased by 26%

Valley crime map

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Daily Crime In Valley (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Valley 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 Valley (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Alabama, are 1.67 times more than the state average and 1.84 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Valley on a daily basis are 1.02 times more than than Alabama average and 1.20 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Valley are 1.81 times more than the daily state average and 1.97 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Valley (higher is better)

Is Valley 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 Valley to other cities in the state and across the country, Valley is 26% safer than other cities of Alabama and 8% safer than other cities in the nation. Valley has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Valley

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Valley is 1 in 216

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Valley is 1 in 26

The chance of being a victim of crime in Valley is 1 in 24

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Valley? In Valley, AL you have a 1 in 216 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 26 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 24 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Valley.

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

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Valley, 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 Valley has decreased by 21%, the amount of property crime in Valley has decreased by 26%, and the total amount of crime in Valley has decreased by 26% year over year.

Valley police department

Item	Valley	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	35	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.7	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 35 Valley police officers. This results in 3.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.1% less than the Alabama average and 13.5% greater 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}
Huguley, AL	2,257	210	988	1,198
West Point, GA	3,498	227	1,138	1,365
La Fayette, AL	2,975	246	1,158	1,404
Fredonia, AL	392	448	2,110	2,558
Cusseta, AL	126	509	2,396	2,905
Five Points, AL	180	548	2,582	3,130
Opelika, AL	29,030	679	2,996	3,675
Valley, AL	9,439	465	3,861	4,326

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Holualoa, HI	9,439	236	2,237	2,473
Dayton, NV	9,437	454	1,904	2,358
Clinton, OK	9,436	246	1,957	2,203
Rensselaer, NY	9,435	438	1,700	2,138
Woodlyn, PA	9,434	328	1,383	1,711
Valley, AL	9,439	465	3,861	4,326

Source: The Valley, 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.