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Is Russellville, Alabama Safe?

Population 10,904 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Russellville is a smaller community of 10,904 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 224.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,252 per 100K.

Russellville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRussellvilleAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.4309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1986.82069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate182.0--268.2
Theft Rate1252.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate313.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1987/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Russellville

Violent crime in Russellville is below the national average. The rate of 255.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1986.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,252 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Russellville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault182
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery64
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary235
087% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,252
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft313
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Russellville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Russellville
255.4
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Russellville
1986.8
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Russellville Safety

Is Russellville safe?
Not especially. Russellville earns a C with a crime rate of 224.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Russellville?
224.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1986.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Russellville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Russellville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,252 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Russellville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Russellville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Russellville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Russellville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Russellville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Russellville compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Russellville ranks behind about 70% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Russellville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Russellville?
Bad. A C grade and 224.2 per-thousand rate put Russellville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Russellville?
255.4 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (182), robbery (64), and murder (4.0) 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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