Bessemer, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
25,655 Population 631/sq mi density
$37,844 Median Income $24,074 per capita
$129,800 Home Value $134,200 Zillow
$922 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
1,748 Violent Crime/100K 7,213 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$37,844 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,800 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,748 violent crimes/100K (360% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
1,748
per 100,000 residents
360% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
7,213
per 100,000 residents
268% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
44.5 avg 6.3
Rape
64.7 avg 40.0
Robbery
161.8 avg 73.9
Assault
1,476.5 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
1,152.9 avg 271.0
Theft
5,105.2 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
918.3 avg 282.7
Arson
36.4

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime1,747.6
Murder44.5
Rape64.7
Robbery161.8
Aggravated Assault1,476.5

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime7,212.8
Burglary1,152.9
Theft/Larceny5,105.2
Vehicle Theft918.3
Arson36.4

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)94