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Is Albertville, Alabama Safe?

Population 23,710 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Albertville faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,008 per 100K.

Albertville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlbertvilleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.2309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2386.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate196.0--268.2
Theft Rate2008.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

269.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2387/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Albertville

Violent crime in Albertville is below the national average. The rate of 307.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2386.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,008 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Albertville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault196
073% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary306
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,008
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Albertville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albertville
307.2
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Albertville
2386.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Albertville Safety

Is Albertville safe?
Not especially. Albertville earns a D with a crime rate of 269.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Albertville?
269.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2386.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Albertville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Albertville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,008 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albertville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Albertville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Albertville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Albertville?
No. Crime in Albertville has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Albertville compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Albertville ranks behind about 89% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Albertville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Albertville?
Bad. A D grade and 269.4 per-thousand rate put Albertville below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Albertville?
307.2 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (196), robbery (59), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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