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Is Hartselle, Alabama Safe?

Population 16,312 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hartselle is a smaller community of 16,312 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,564 per 100K.

Hartselle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHartselleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2249.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate179.0--268.2
Theft Rate1564.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate571.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

273/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2250/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hartselle

Violent crime in Hartselle is below the national average. The rate of 272.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2249.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,564 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hartselle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault179
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,564
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft571
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hartselle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartselle
272.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hartselle
2249.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hartselle Safety

Is Hartselle safe?
Not especially. Hartselle earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hartselle?
252.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2249.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hartselle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hartselle's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,564 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hartselle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hartselle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hartselle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hartselle?
No. Crime in Hartselle has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Hartselle compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Hartselle ranks behind about 76% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Hartselle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hartselle?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.2 per-thousand rate put Hartselle below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 273 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hartselle?
272.7 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (179), robbery (37), and murder (6.0) 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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