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Is Cullman, Alabama Safe?

Population 20,799 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 20,799, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cullman earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,545 per 100K.

Cullman Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCullmanAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1757.92069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate187.0--268.2
Theft Rate1545.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1758/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cullman

Violent crime in Cullman is close to the national average. The rate of 320.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1757.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,545 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cullman Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault187
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,545
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Cullman Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cullman
320.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cullman
1757.9
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Cullman Safety

Is Cullman safe?
Not especially. Cullman earns a C with a crime rate of 207.8 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 Cullman?
207.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1757.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cullman safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Cullman 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 Cullman?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cullman generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cullman police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cullman?
Crime rates have held steady in Cullman, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Cullman compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Cullman ranks behind about 61% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Cullman to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Cullman?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Cullman?
320.5 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (187), robbery (43), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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