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Is Vestavia Hills, Alabama Safe?

Population 38,306 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Vestavia Hills is a smaller community of 38,306 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 216.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,230 per 100K.

Vestavia Hills Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVestavia HillsAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.0309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1916.92069.31,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1230.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1917/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vestavia Hills

Violent crime in Vestavia Hills is below the national average. The rate of 245.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1916.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,230 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vestavia Hills Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,230
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vestavia Hills Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vestavia Hills
245.0
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vestavia Hills
1916.9
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vestavia Hills Safety

Is Vestavia Hills safe?
Not especially. Vestavia Hills earns a C with a crime rate of 216.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Vestavia Hills?
216.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1916.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vestavia Hills safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Vestavia Hills's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,230 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vestavia Hills?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vestavia Hills generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vestavia Hills police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vestavia Hills?
No. Crime in Vestavia Hills has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Vestavia Hills compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Vestavia Hills ranks behind about 70% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Vestavia Hills to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Vestavia Hills?
Bad. A C grade and 216.2 per-thousand rate put Vestavia Hills below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 245 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Vestavia Hills?
245.0 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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