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Is Chelsea, Alabama Safe?

Population 17,716 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Chelsea is a smaller community of 17,716 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,210 per 100K.

Chelsea Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricChelseaAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1812.42069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate1210.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate414.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

394/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1812/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Chelsea

Violent crime in Chelsea is close to the national average. The rate of 393.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1812.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,210 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Chelsea Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,210
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft414
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Chelsea Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chelsea
393.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Chelsea
1812.4
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Chelsea Safety

Is Chelsea safe?
Not especially. Chelsea earns a C with a crime rate of 220.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Chelsea?
220.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1812.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Chelsea safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Chelsea's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,210 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Chelsea?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Chelsea generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Chelsea police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Chelsea?
No. Crime in Chelsea has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Chelsea compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Chelsea ranks behind about 64% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Chelsea to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Chelsea?
Bad. A C grade and 220.6 per-thousand rate put Chelsea below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 394 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Chelsea?
393.5 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (82), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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