The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36535, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$14.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36535, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $785 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36535 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 36535, AL Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 36535 ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of zip codes but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to 36535's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36535 is 23.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36535 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36535 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the central areas to 1 in 65 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of 36535, AL see the most incidents - about 170 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 31 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36535, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36535 for 2025 is $13,977,294. This translates to approximately $338 per resident and $785 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in 36535. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36535 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36535, AL:	$338
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36535 is $338 per year, which is $127 less than the national average and $170 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36535:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $770 more than in 36535.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $150 less than in 36535

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36535 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36535	Cost per 36535 Resident
Murder	$4.42 million	$107
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.17 million	$28
Robbery	$227,960	$6
Assault	$1.74 million	$42
Kidnapping	$95,993	$2
Vehicle Theft	$446,678	$11
Burglary	$560,296	$14
Theft	$1.59 million	$38
Arson	$160,716	$4
Vandalism	$1.10 million	$27
Animal Cruelty	$52,461	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.15 million	$52
Identity Theft	$259,372	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$13,977,294	$338

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36535, 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 36535 totals $35,431,806 ($856 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $49,409,100 ($1,193 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 36535 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 southeast 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 36535 has 7, have the same problem. Of 36535’s 41,413 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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36535 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 36535 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.463
Robbery	0.1750
Rape	0.4668
Murder	0.0568
Total Violent Crime	2.162 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.408
Vehicle Theft	0.6965
Burglary	1.492
Arson	0.1607
Total Property Crime	9.757 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0382
Drug Crimes	7.003
Vandalism	3.730
Identity Theft	0.8092
Animal Cruelty	0.1713
Total "Other" Rate	11.75 (D+)

Individual 36535 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36535 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36535.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36555, AL	C+	B-	A-
36511, AL	B	A-	B+
36580, AL	B	A-	B+
36542, AL	C+	B-	B+
36530, AL	B	A-	A-
36561, AL	D+	C+	C-
36549, AL	B+	A+	A-
32507, FL	A-	B-	B
32509, FL	A+	A	A
32506, FL	A-	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36535 is lower 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
92660, CA	D-	D-	D-
80231, CO	D-	D	D
84106, UT	F	C-	C-
90301, CA	D	D-	D-
90505, CA	D	D	D
91340, CA	C-	D+	D+
91351, CA	C+	C	C
91362, CA	C-	D+	D+
32114, FL	D+	D	D
31602, GA	C	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, 36535 is safer than the Alabama state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 36535, AL average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 36535 schools on SchoolGrade

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