West Blocton, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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16%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

6%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

20%

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}	West Blocton_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	29	n/a (estimate)	2,456	1,925	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.7	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	84.7	25.8	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	34.0	60.6
Assault	3	n/a	254.0	291.4	256.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	339	360	359
Burglary	8	n/a	677.4	243.5	229.2
Theft	14	n/a	1,185.4	1,148.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	3	n/a	254.0	173.0	258.8
Property crime	25	n/a (estimate)	2,117	1,565	1,760

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West Blocton crime map

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

West Blocton crime rates are 16% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in West Blocton are 6% lower than the national average
In West Blocton you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Blocton is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Blocton has increased by 178%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Blocton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Blocton is 1 in 296

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Blocton is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Blocton is 1 in 41

Year Over Year Crime In West Blocton (per 100,000 people)

West Blocton police department

Item	West Blocton	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	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}
Lake View, AL	2,569	77	258	336
Helena, AL	18,631	71	436	507
Coaling, AL	1,702	152	863	1,015
Brookwood, AL	2,127	455	992	1,446
Centreville, AL	2,627	374	1,197	1,571
Vance, AL	1,475	390	1,212	1,602
Wilton, AL	813	424	1,843	2,267
West Blocton, AL	1,198	339	2,117	2,456

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wanatah, IN	1,198	95	419	514
Springville, VA	1,198	106	762	868
Ash Flat, AR	1,198	168	2,271	2,439
Sheldon, IL	1,198	145	863	1,008
Gold Hill, OR	1,199	127	917	1,045
West Blocton, AL	1,198	339	2,117	2,456

Source: The West Blocton, 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.