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Crime & Safety in Gadsden, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Gadsden has a violent crime rate of 982 per 100,000 residents, 158% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 644.6 per 100,000, robbery at 244.1, rape at 85.0. The murder rate is 8.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 7,697 per 100,000, 293% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,154, burglary at 2,011, vehicle theft at 532 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 21 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gadsden receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gadsden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent982.0/100K
158% above US avg
Murder8.2/100K
31% above US avg
Rape85.0/100K
Robbery244.1/100K
Assault644.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,697.2/100K
293% above US avg
Burglary2,010.7/100K
Theft5,154.3/100K
Vehicle Theft532.2/100K
Arson85.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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