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Is Eufaula, Alabama Safe?

Population 12,437 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Eufaula is a smaller community of 12,437 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,511 per 100K.

Eufaula Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEufaulaAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.9309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2131.32069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate234.0--268.2
Theft Rate1511.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2131/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Eufaula

Violent crime in Eufaula is close to the national average. The rate of 361.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2131.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,511 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Eufaula Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault234
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,511
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Eufaula Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eufaula
361.9
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Eufaula
2131.3
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Eufaula Safety

Is Eufaula safe?
Not especially. Eufaula earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.3 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 Eufaula?
249.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2131.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Eufaula safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Eufaula's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,511 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Eufaula?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Eufaula generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Eufaula police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Eufaula?
No. Crime in Eufaula has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Eufaula compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Eufaula ranks behind about 69% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Eufaula to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Eufaula?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.3 per-thousand rate put Eufaula below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Eufaula?
361.9 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (234), robbery (59), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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