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Is Jasper, Alabama Safe?

Population 14,585 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jasper is a smaller community of 14,585 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,337 per 100K.

Jasper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJasperAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate353.2309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1817.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate293.0--268.2
Theft Rate1337.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate308.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

353/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

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

Key Crime Statistics for Jasper

Violent crime in Jasper is close to the national average. The rate of 353.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1817.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,337 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jasper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault293
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary315
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,337
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft308
097% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jasper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jasper
353.2
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jasper
1817.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jasper Safety

Is Jasper safe?
Not especially. Jasper earns a C with a crime rate of 217 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 Jasper?
217 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 353.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1817.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jasper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jasper's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,337 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jasper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jasper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jasper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jasper?
Crime rates have held steady in Jasper, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Jasper compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Jasper ranks behind about 63% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jasper to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Jasper?
Bad. A C grade and 217 per-thousand rate put Jasper below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 353 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jasper?
353.2 per 100,000, which is 3% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (293), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) 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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