West Point, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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 Point 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 Point 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 Point 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 Point 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 Point_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,407 (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)	458 (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)	1,949 (estimate)	1,739	1,954

West Point crime map

The West Point crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in West Point 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 Point crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the West Point 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 Point crime rates are 4% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in West Point are 24% higher than the national average
In West Point you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Point is safer than 22% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Point has decreased by 17%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Point

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Point is 1 in 219

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Point is 1 in 52

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Point is 1 in 42

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

West Point police department

Item	West Point	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}
Falkville, AL	1,382	188	798	985
Good Hope, AL	2,870	193	822	1,015
Hartselle, AL	14,421	192	1,030	1,222
Eva, AL	538	412	1,752	2,164
East Point, AL	363	426	1,812	2,238
Hanceville, AL	3,377	307	2,024	2,331
South Vinemont, AL	600	481	2,046	2,527
West Point, AL	472	458	1,949	2,407

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Williams Creek, IN	472	124	624	747
Tyrone, NM	472	814	3,114	3,928
Ringsted, IA	472	405	1,884	2,289
Edgar, NE	472	395	2,633	3,028
Lewisberry, PA	472	308	1,630	1,938
West Point, AL	472	458	1,949	2,407

Source: The West Point, 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.