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Is Scottsboro, Alabama Safe?

Population 16,123 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Scottsboro is a smaller community of 16,123 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,876 per 100K.

Scottsboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricScottsboroAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate318.4309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2142.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate191.0--268.2
Theft Rate1876.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate386.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

318/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2143/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Scottsboro

Violent crime in Scottsboro is close to the national average. The rate of 318.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2142.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,876 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Scottsboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault191
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary389
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,876
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft386
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Scottsboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scottsboro
318.4
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Scottsboro
2142.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Scottsboro Safety

Is Scottsboro safe?
Not especially. Scottsboro earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.1 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 Scottsboro?
246.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 318.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2142.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Scottsboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Scottsboro's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,876 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Scottsboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Scottsboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Scottsboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Scottsboro?
Crime rates have held steady in Scottsboro, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Scottsboro compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Scottsboro ranks behind about 76% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Scottsboro to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Scottsboro?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.1 per-thousand rate put Scottsboro below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 318 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Scottsboro?
318.4 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (191), robbery (40), 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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