Lanett, AL Assault Rates and Assault Maps

Crime Grade's assault map shows the safest places in Lanett in green. The most dangerous areas in Lanett are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Lanett, AL Safe?

The D+ grade means the rate of assault is higher than the average US city. Lanett is in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning 76% of cities are safer and 24% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Lanett's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of assault in Lanett is 2.992 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Lanett generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of assault in Lanett may be as high as 1 in 179 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 510 in the southwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the assault map, however, because comparing rates for assault or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the north parts of Lanett, AL: about 7 per year. The southeast part of Lanett has fewer cases of assault with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Assault Maps

When looking at the assault map for Lanett, remember that the rate of assault per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the east part of the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the assault rate map do not always indicate danger for Lanett residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Lanett has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lanett has 0, have the same problem. Of Lanett’s 12,511 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Lanett, AL at ISP Reports.

Lanett Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All assault rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lanett residents in a standard year.

Individual Lanett Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of assault in Lanett is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lanett.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
North West Point, GA	D-	D	F	D-
Valley, AL	C-	D	C-	D
West Point, GA	C-	D+	D+	D+
Osanippa, AL	C-	D	C-	D-
Gray Hill, GA	A	C+	A	C-
Fredonia, AL	C+	D+	B	D
Long Cane, GA	B+	A-	B-	B+
Cusseta, AL	C+	C-	B	D+
Blanton, AL	B+	B	A-	B-
Tillery Crossroads, AL	B-	C+	B	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lanett is higher versus other cities of the same size for assault. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Assault Crime Grade
Prince George, VA	C+	B-	B-	C+
Mary Esther, FL	A-	A	A	B+
Maryville, MO	C-	D	D	D
Mattawan, MI	A+	A	A	A+
Maunabo, PR	D-	D-	D-	F
Mays Chapel, MD	C+	B	B	B+
Maysville, KY	C	B-	B-	B-
Poteau, OK	D-	C	C	C
Price, UT	F	D	D	D
Markham, IL	D-	D-	D-	D

Considering only the assault rate, Lanett is as safe as the Alabama state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lanett, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lanett schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 22 hours 34 minutes in Lanett. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Lanett, AL

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.