The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 35209, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$18.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for 35209, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,454 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 35209 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 35209, AL Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 35209 ranks in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 15% of zip codes but less safe than 85%. This analysis applies only to 35209's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 35209 is 46.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 35209 Residents generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 35209 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 17 in the west areas to 1 in 39 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 35209, AL see the most incidents - about 388 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 35209, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 35209 for 2025 is $18,245,634. This translates to approximately $596 per resident and $1,454 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in 35209. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 35209 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

35209, AL:	$596
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 35209 is $596 per year, which is $132 more than the national average and $89 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 35209:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $512 more than in 35209.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $409 less than in 35209

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 35209 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 35209	Cost per 35209 Resident
Murder	$4.64 million	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.05 million	$34
Robbery	$347,282	$11
Assault	$2.10 million	$69
Kidnapping	$128,786	$4
Vehicle Theft	$2.64 million	$86
Burglary	$769,520	$25
Theft	$2.94 million	$96
Arson	$87,878	$3
Vandalism	$1.48 million	$48
Animal Cruelty	$37,644	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.84 million	$60
Identity Theft	$185,269	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$18,245,634	$596

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 35209, AL

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 35209 totals $36,466,453 ($1,191 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $54,712,087 ($1,787 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 35209 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 35209 has 6, have the same problem. Of 35209’s 30,609 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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35209 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 35209 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.386
Robbery	0.3607
Rape	0.5654
Murder	0.0807
Total Violent Crime	3.392 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.57
Vehicle Theft	5.560
Burglary	2.772
Arson	0.1189
Total Property Crime	27.02 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0694
Drug Crimes	8.121
Vandalism	6.767
Identity Theft	0.7820
Animal Cruelty	0.1663
Total "Other" Rate	15.90 (D-)

Individual 35209 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 35209 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 35209.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
35229, AL	F	A+	F
35205, AL	F	D-	F
35233, AL	F	F	F
35211, AL	D-	F	D-
35203, AL	F	F	F
35204, AL	F	F	F
35216, AL	C-	B	C-
35243, AL	C-	A-	C-
35223, AL	C+	A+	B-
35222, AL	F	D-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

35209 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
15146, PA	C+	B-	B-
34606, FL	A	A-	A-
33328, FL	A	A+	A+
27804, NC	D-	D-	D-
27278, NC	C-	C	C
22802, VA	D+	C+	C+
21146, MD	A-	A	A
19406, PA	B-	A	A
11720, NY	A-	B+	B+
10308, NY	A-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 35209 is less safe than 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 35209, AL average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 47% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 35209 schools on SchoolGrade

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