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Is Prattville, Alabama Safe?

Population 40,582 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Prattville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 84% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,912 per 100K.

Prattville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPrattvilleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.0309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2284.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate271.0--268.2
Theft Rate1912.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2285/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Prattville

Violent crime in Prattville is close to the national average. The rate of 403.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2284.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,912 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Prattville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault271
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary339
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,912
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Prattville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prattville
403.0
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prattville
2284.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prattville Safety

Is Prattville safe?
Not especially. Prattville earns a D with a crime rate of 268.8 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 Prattville?
268.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2284.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Prattville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Prattville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,912 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Prattville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Prattville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Prattville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Prattville?
Crime rates have held steady in Prattville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Prattville compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Prattville ranks behind about 91% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Prattville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Prattville?
Bad. A D grade and 268.8 per-thousand rate put Prattville below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Prattville?
403.0 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (271), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) 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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