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Is Talladega, Alabama Safe?

Population 14,840 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Talladega runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,790 per 100K.

Talladega Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTalladegaAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.8309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2238.32069.31,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1790.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2238/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Talladega

Violent crime in Talladega is close to the national average. The rate of 337.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2238.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,790 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Talladega Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary359
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,790
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Talladega Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Talladega
337.8
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Talladega
2238.3
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Talladega Safety

Is Talladega safe?
Not especially. Talladega earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Talladega?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2238.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Talladega safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Talladega's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,790 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Talladega?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Talladega generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Talladega police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Talladega?
Crime rates have held steady in Talladega, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Talladega compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Talladega ranks behind about 73% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Talladega 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 Talladega?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Talladega below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Talladega?
337.8 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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