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Is Gadsden, Alabama Safe?

Population 33,367 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,367, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Gadsden earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,655 per 100K.

Gadsden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGadsdenAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.8309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2281.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate218.0--268.2
Theft Rate1655.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate440.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

254.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

260/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2282/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gadsden

Violent crime in Gadsden is below the national average. The rate of 259.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2281.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,655 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gadsden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault218
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary383
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,655
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft440
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gadsden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gadsden
259.8
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gadsden
2281.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gadsden Safety

Is Gadsden safe?
Not especially. Gadsden earns a D+ with a crime rate of 254.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Gadsden?
254.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2281.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gadsden safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gadsden's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,655 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gadsden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gadsden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gadsden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gadsden?
Crime rates have held steady in Gadsden, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Gadsden compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Gadsden ranks behind about 74% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gadsden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Gadsden?
Bad. A D+ grade and 254.1 per-thousand rate put Gadsden below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 260 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gadsden?
259.8 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (218), robbery (65), and murder (2.0) 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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