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Is Prichard, Alabama Safe?

Population 18,825 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Prichard is a smaller community of 18,825 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,087 per 100K.

Prichard Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPrichardAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate324.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1798.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate272.0--268.2
Theft Rate1087.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1798/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Prichard

Violent crime in Prichard is close to the national average. The rate of 324.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1798.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,087 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Prichard Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault272
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary310
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,087
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Prichard Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prichard
324.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Prichard
1798.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Prichard Safety

Is Prichard safe?
Not especially. Prichard earns a C with a crime rate of 212.3 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 Prichard?
212.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 324.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1798.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Prichard safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Prichard has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Prichard?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Prichard generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Prichard police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Prichard?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Prichard's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Prichard compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Prichard ranks behind about 66% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Prichard to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Prichard?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Prichard?
324.7 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (272), robbery (72), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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