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Is Irondale, Alabama Safe?

Population 13,545 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,545, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Irondale earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,459 per 100K.

Irondale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIrondaleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate218.6309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1817.22069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate150.0--268.2
Theft Rate1459.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate409.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

203.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

219/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1817/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Irondale

Violent crime in Irondale is below the national average. The rate of 218.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1817.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,459 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Irondale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault150
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,459
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft409
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Irondale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irondale
218.6
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Irondale
1817.2
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Irondale Safety

Is Irondale safe?
It depends on where in Irondale you are. The city gets a C overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Irondale?
203.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 218.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1817.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Irondale safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Irondale 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 Irondale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Irondale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Irondale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Irondale?
No. Crime in Irondale has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Irondale compare to other cities in Alabama?
Middle of the pack for Alabama. Irondale isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 41th percentile among Alabama cities.
How safe is Irondale 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 Irondale?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Irondale?
218.6 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (150), robbery (30), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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