West Blocton, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

61%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

63%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

West Blocton crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Blocton crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Blocton crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Blocton crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Blocton_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	884 (estimate)	2,103	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.6	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	35.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	328.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	170 (estimate)	404	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	254.7	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,239.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	204.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	714 (estimate)	1,699	1,917

West Blocton crime map

The West Blocton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Blocton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The West Blocton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Blocton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

West Blocton crime rates are 61% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Blocton are 53% lower than the national average
In West Blocton you have a 1 in 114 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Blocton is safer than 61% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Blocton has decreased by 29%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Blocton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Blocton is 1 in 589

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Blocton is 1 in 141

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Blocton is 1 in 114

Year Over Year Crime In West Blocton (per 100,000 people)

West Blocton police department

Item	West Blocton	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.1	3.3

Sex offenders in Alabama

State	Total offenders	Alabama_/100K	National_/100K
Alabama	10,698	231	266

There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Vance, AL	1,475	93	0	93
Lake View, AL	2,569	184	342	525
Helena, AL	18,631	45	534	579
Coaling, AL	1,702	124	521	645
Centreville, AL	2,627	706	967	1,673
Brookwood, AL	2,127	288	1,439	1,726
Wilton, AL	813	476	2,001	2,477
West Blocton, AL	1,198	170	714	884

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ash Flat, AR	1,198	254	2,959	3,212
Sheldon, IL	1,198	156	865	1,021
Springville, VA	1,198	115	805	920
Wanatah, IN	1,198	101	468	569
Mansfield, AR	1,199	95	1,521	1,616
West Blocton, AL	1,198	170	714	884

Source: The West Blocton, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.