The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36602, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$1.44 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36602, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,108 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36602 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 36602, AL Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 36602 ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of zip codes but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to 36602's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36602 is 125.4 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36602 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36602 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the northeast areas to 1 in 8 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 36602, AL see the most incidents - about 36 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36602, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36602 for 2025 is $1,441,015. This translates to approximately $1,614 per resident and $2,108 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in 36602. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36602 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36602, AL:	$1614
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36602 is $1,614 per year, which is $1,149 more than the national average and $1,106 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36602:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $506 less than in 36602.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $1,426 less than in 36602

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36602 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36602	Cost per 36602 Resident
Murder	$343,635	$385
Rape/Sexual Assault	$30,750	$34
Robbery	$40,449	$45
Assault	$310,323	$348
Kidnapping	$3,443	$4
Vehicle Theft	$92,510	$104
Burglary	$81,644	$91
Theft	$186,543	$209
Arson	$4,676	$5
Vandalism	$237,727	$266
Animal Cruelty	$1,924	$2
Drug Crimes	$90,473	$101
Identity Theft	$16,919	$19
Total Cost of Crime	$1,441,015	$1,614

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36602, 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 36602 totals $2,521,381 ($2,823 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,962,396 ($4,437 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 36602 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 east 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 36602 has 20, have the same problem. Of 36602’s 893 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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36602 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 36602 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	12.10
Robbery	1.440
Rape	0.5679
Murder	0.2048
Total Violent Crime	14.31 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	40.33
Vehicle Theft	6.690
Burglary	10.08
Arson	0.2168
Total Property Crime	57.32 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0636
Drug Crimes	13.70
Vandalism	37.26
Identity Theft	2.448
Animal Cruelty	0.2913
Total "Other" Rate	53.76 (F)

Individual 36602 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36602 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36602.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36603, AL	F	F	D
36604, AL	D	D-	D+
36616, AL	F	F	C-
36617, AL	D	F	C-
36607, AL	D-	F	D+
36606, AL	D-	F	D
36610, AL	D-	F	C-
36615, AL	A+	A+	A+
36605, AL	D-	F	D+
36612, AL	D	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36602 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
57370, SD	D	C-	C-
72550, AR	D	D-	D-
72531, AR	D	D+	D+
71358, LA	D-	D-	D-
69120, NE	C+	C+	C+
68933, NE	D-	D+	D+
67583, KS	D+	D	D
66095, KS	B-	C+	C+
65640, MO	C	D-	D-
63829, MO	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, 36602 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 36602, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 10% actual proficiency versus 14% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 36602 schools on SchoolGrade

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