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Is Boaz, Alabama Safe?

Population 10,619 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,619, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Boaz earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,130 per 100K.

Boaz Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBoazAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate270.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1858.32069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate156.0--268.2
Theft Rate1130.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate389.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1858/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Boaz

Violent crime in Boaz is below the national average. The rate of 270.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1858.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,130 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Boaz Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault156
058% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary246
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,130
081% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft389
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Boaz Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boaz
270.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Boaz
1858.3
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Boaz Safety

Is Boaz safe?
Not especially. Boaz earns a C with a crime rate of 212.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Boaz?
212.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 270.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1858.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Boaz safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Boaz has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Boaz?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Boaz generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Boaz police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Boaz?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Boaz's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Boaz compare to other cities in Alabama?
Middle of the pack for Alabama. Boaz isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Alabama cities.
How safe is Boaz to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Boaz?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Boaz?
270.5 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (156), robbery (56), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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