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Is Pell City, Alabama Safe?

Population 14,320 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,320, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Pell City 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 1,779 per 100K.

Pell City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPell CityAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate277.2309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2028.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate204.0--268.2
Theft Rate1779.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

277/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2028/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pell City

Violent crime in Pell City is below the national average. The rate of 277.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2028.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,779 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pell City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault204
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery39
062% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,779
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pell City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pell City
277.2
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pell City
2028.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pell City Safety

Is Pell City safe?
Not especially. Pell City earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pell City?
230.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 277.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2028.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pell City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pell City's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,779 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pell City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pell City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pell City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pell City?
No. Crime in Pell City has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Pell City compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Pell City ranks behind about 65% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pell City 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 Pell City?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.5 per-thousand rate put Pell City below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 277 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pell City?
277.2 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (204), robbery (39), and murder (2.0) 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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