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Is Pike Road, Alabama Safe?

Population 11,899 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Pike Road is a smaller community of 11,899 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,507 per 100K.

Pike Road Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPike RoadAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.9309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1947.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1507.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate451.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

254/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1948/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Pike Road

Violent crime in Pike Road is below the national average. The rate of 253.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1947.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,507 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Pike Road Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary208
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,507
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft451
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Pike Road Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pike Road
253.9
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Pike Road
1947.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pike Road Safety

Is Pike Road safe?
Not especially. Pike Road earns a C with a crime rate of 220.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Pike Road?
220.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1947.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Pike Road safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Pike Road's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,507 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Pike Road?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Pike Road generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Pike Road police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Pike Road?
No. Crime in Pike Road has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Pike Road compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Pike Road ranks behind about 69% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Pike Road 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 Pike Road?
Bad. A C grade and 220.2 per-thousand rate put Pike Road below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 254 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Pike Road?
253.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (50), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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