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Is Troy, Alabama Safe?

Population 18,022 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,022, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Troy earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,315 per 100K.

Troy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTroyAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate262.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1903.82069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1315.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

263/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1904/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Troy

Violent crime in Troy is below the national average. The rate of 262.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1903.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,315 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Troy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,315
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Troy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
262.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Troy
1903.8
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Troy Safety

Is Troy safe?
Not especially. Troy earns a C with a crime rate of 216.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Troy?
216.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 262.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1903.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Troy safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Troy's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,315 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Troy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Troy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Troy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Troy?
Crime rates have held steady in Troy, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Troy compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Troy ranks behind about 65% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Troy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Troy?
Bad. A C grade and 216.6 per-thousand rate put Troy below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 263 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Troy?
262.7 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (46), 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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