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Is Pelham, Alabama Safe?

Population 25,664 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Pelham runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 80% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,061 per 100K.

Pelham Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPelhamAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate263.3309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.92069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate164.0--268.2
Theft Rate2061.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate311.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

256.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pelham

Violent crime in Pelham is below the national average. The rate of 263.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,061 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pelham Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault164
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary408
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,061
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft311
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pelham Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pelham
263.3
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pelham
2304.9
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pelham Safety

Is Pelham safe?
Not especially. Pelham earns a D with a crime rate of 256.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pelham?
256.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 263.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pelham safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pelham's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,061 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pelham?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pelham generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pelham police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pelham?
Crime rates have held steady in Pelham, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Pelham compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Pelham ranks behind about 76% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Pelham 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 Pelham?
Bad. A D grade and 256.8 per-thousand rate put Pelham below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pelham?
263.3 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (164), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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