Sylvan Springs, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

72%

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.

Sylvan Springs 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 Sylvan Springs 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 Sylvan Springs 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 Sylvan Springs crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sylvan Springs_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	673 (estimate)	2,148	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.9	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	34.5	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	334.1	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	128 (estimate)	409	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	283.9	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,252.7	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	202.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	545 (estimate)	1,739	1,954

Sylvan Springs crime map

The Sylvan Springs crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Sylvan Springs 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 Sylvan Springs crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Sylvan Springs 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

Sylvan Springs crime rates are 71% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sylvan Springs are 65% lower than the national average
In Sylvan Springs you have a 1 in 149 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sylvan Springs is safer than 75% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sylvan Springs has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sylvan Springs

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sylvan Springs is 1 in 781

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sylvan Springs is 1 in 184

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sylvan Springs is 1 in 149

Year Over Year Crime In Sylvan Springs (per 100,000 people)

Sylvan Springs police department

Item	Sylvan Springs	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	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}
Lipscomb, AL	2,055	99	99	198
Concord, AL	1,575	130	553	683
Rock Creek, AL	1,530	145	616	761
Vestavia Hills, AL	34,482	78	730	807
Minor, AL	832	181	771	952
Graysville, AL	2,328	184	781	965
Mount Olive, AL	4,052	207	878	1,085
Sylvan Springs, AL	1,832	128	545	673

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Varnville, SC	1,832	255	1,197	1,451
Clyde, NY	1,832	240	964	1,204
Fox Chase, PA	1,832	76	400	475
Kent Acres, DE	1,832	177	904	1,081
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	1,832	243	1,291	1,534
Sylvan Springs, AL	1,832	128	545	673

Source: The Sylvan Springs, 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.