America, AL Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in America in green. The most dangerous areas in America 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 America, AL Safe from Murder?

The D grade means the rate of murder is higher than the average US city. America is in the 21st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of cities are safer and 21% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to America's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in America is 0.0967 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

How America's Murder Rate Compares

The chart below compares the murder rate in America to the Alabama state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

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

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Murder in America, AL

Murder is projected to cost the residents of America about $35,624 in 2025, or roughly $182 per resident. This is part of America's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for America, including every crime type and how America compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Murder Map

Remember that murder rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading America's crime maps on the America overall crime page.

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Individual America Crime Maps & Stats

Murder Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of murder in America is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to America.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Parrish, AL	C	C+	B	C+
Cordova, AL	C-	B+	C+	C
Goodsprings, AL	C+	B	B	B
Benoit, AL	D+	C+	C-	C
Oakman, AL	C	C+	B-	B+
Burnwell, AL	D-	B	D-	C
Jasper, AL	D	C+	D+	C+
Gorgas, AL	B-	B-	A-	B+
Townley, AL	D	D+	C-	C-
Wegra, AL	B	B-	A	B+

Murder in City with Similar Populations

America is lower versus other cities of the same size for murder. The table below compares murder in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Encinal, NM	F	F	F	F
Fort Rock, OR	C-	D-	D-	C+
Fortescue, NJ	B+	A-	A-	D-
Unity, AL	B-	B+	B+	C
Conchas Dam, NM	F	F	F	F
Williamsville, VA	C+	C-	C-	F
Henderson Harbor, NY	B+	C	C	A
Karval, CO	F	D-	D-	D-
Elida, NM	D-	D+	D+	F
Covington, MI	B-	B-	B-	D

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in America, AL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See America schools on SchoolGrade

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