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Is Gardendale, Alabama Safe?

Population 16,425 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gardendale is a smaller community of 16,425 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 251 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,815 per 100K.

Gardendale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGardendaleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate321.1309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2188.52069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1815.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate496.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

251 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2189/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gardendale

Violent crime in Gardendale is close to the national average. The rate of 321.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2188.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,815 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Gardendale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary420
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,815
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft496
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gardendale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gardendale
321.1
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gardendale
2188.5
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardendale Safety

Is Gardendale safe?
Not especially. Gardendale earns a D+ with a crime rate of 251 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 Gardendale?
251 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 321.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2188.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gardendale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gardendale's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,815 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gardendale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gardendale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gardendale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gardendale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Gardendale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Gardendale compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Gardendale ranks behind about 87% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gardendale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Gardendale?
Bad. A D+ grade and 251 per-thousand rate put Gardendale below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gardendale?
321.1 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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