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Is Anniston, Alabama Safe?

Population 20,930 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Anniston is a smaller community of 20,930 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,725 per 100K.

Anniston Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAnnistonAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate232.3309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2295.12069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1725.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate520.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

232/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2295/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anniston

Violent crime in Anniston is below the national average. The rate of 232.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2295.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,725 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anniston Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery26
041% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,725
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft520
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Anniston Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anniston
232.3
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anniston
2295.1
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Anniston Safety

Is Anniston safe?
Not especially. Anniston earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anniston?
252.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 232.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2295.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anniston safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anniston's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,725 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anniston?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anniston generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anniston police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anniston?
No. Crime in Anniston has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Anniston compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Anniston ranks behind about 77% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Anniston 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 Anniston?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.7 per-thousand rate put Anniston below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 232 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anniston?
232.3 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (26), 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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