B+
2%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
66%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
15%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWinfield/100k peopleAlabama/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime105n/a (estimate)2,1551,9252,119
Murder0n/a0.08.75.0
Rape1n/a20.525.837.5
Robbery0n/a0.034.060.6
Assault5n/a102.6291.4256.1
Violent crime6n/a (estimate)123360359
Burglary13n/a266.8243.5229.2
Theft82n/a1,683.11,148.51,272.1
Vehicle theft4n/a82.1173.0258.8
Property crime99n/a (estimate)2,0321,5651,760

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An Overview of Crime Rates in Winfield, AL

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Winfield crime rate is 1.7% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Winfield, there were 6 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 123 per 100,000 individuals, 65.7% lower than the national average. Additionally, Winfield recorded 99 property crimes, amounting to 2032 per 100,000 residents, 15.5% higher than the U.S. average.

The Winfield crime rate is about average when compared to all the other cities across the U.S. per 100,000 residents. When we compared the total crimes (violent and property) in Winfield, we found that the reported crime rates were almost equal to the average of all other areas that reported crime.

In the most recently reported crime year, Winfield registered zero reported homicides. This statistic not only designates the area as an exemplar of security but also emanates a profound sense of safety within its community. A minimal incidence of severe violent crime not only fosters a strong sense of well-being among residents but also sets a commendable standard for other regions aiming to cultivate similarly safe surroundings.

Is Winfield a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Winfield is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Winfield has a total crime rate that is 2% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.29 daily crimes (0.02 violent daily crimes and 0.27 daily property crimes) in Winfield.

Potential Causes for Crime in Winfield

Winfield has a poverty rate that stands at 18.7, in contrast to the national average of 15.1. Historically, a direct correlation has been observed between poverty rates and crime stats. Higher poverty rates have led to higher crime rates, while lower poverty rates have led to a reduction in Winfield crime rates. Income disparities and heightened poverty levels can serve as catalysts for elevated or reduced criminal activity, as individuals may or may not turn to illicit means to fulfill their basic needs. This could be one of many factors that may influence crime.

Winfield reports an unemployment rate of 2.1%, contrasting with the national average of 4.9%. Constrained employment opportunities or a prevalence of low-paying positions can contribute to elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment. Areas where individuals contend with joblessness or insufficient wages may display heightened susceptibility to an increase in criminal activities attributed to economic insecurity. Conversely, regions characterized by robust employment rates often witness a decrease in overall Winfield crime rates.

In Winfield, the cost of living is 20.39% lower than the national average. A substantial cost of living can burden residents, particularly those with constrained financial means. When individuals contend with steep housing expenses, grocery bills, utility costs, healthcare and essential needs that strain their budgets, they may turn to criminal activities, such as theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities characterized by a more affordable cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, which could potentially lead to decreased crime rates.

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      Crime Quick Facts

      • Winfield crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Winfield are 66% lower than the national average
      • In Winfield you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Winfield is safer than 45% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Winfield has decreased by 25%

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        Daily Crime In Winfield (per 100,000 people)

        The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Winfield, AL per 100,000 people. In Winfield, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.12 times more than the Alabama average and 1.02 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Winfield is 2.92 times less than the Alabama average and 2.92 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Winfield has a daily crime rate that is 1.30 times more than the Alabama average and 1.15 times more than the overall daily national average.

        How Safe is Winfield (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of Winfield to every other city in Alabama, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Winfield safe? The gauges above illustrate that Winfield is safer than 56% of every city located within Alabama along with 45% 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, Winfield, AL is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Winfield

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Winfield is 1 in 812
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Winfield is 1 in 50
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Winfield is 1 in 47
        Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Winfield? If you reside in Winfield, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 812. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 50 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Winfield, is 1 in 47.

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

        An ideal indicator of whether Winfield is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Winfield has decreased by 16% and the rate of property crime in Winfield has decreased by 25%. The total crime rate in Winfield has decreased by 25% year to year.

        Winfield police department

        Item Winfield Alabama National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)119,968558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.34.13.3
        There are a total of 11 Winfield police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.6% less than the Alabama average and 28.3% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Alabama

        State Total offenders Alabama /100K National /100K
        Alabama10,698231266
        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

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        Brilliant, AL1,2720965965
        Hamilton, AL6,8531871,7381,924
        Glen Allen, AL3724181,8182,236
        Guin, AL2,7504221,8742,296
        Gu-Win, AL1494431,9282,371
        Kansas, AL1334792,0822,560
        Beaverton, AL1694942,1462,639
        Winfield, AL4,5501232,0322,155

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        Whitfield, FL4,55187460547
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        Reminderville, OH4,54776403479
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        Winfield, AL4,5501232,0322,155
        Source: The Winfield, 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.