The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36603, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36603, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,738 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36603 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 36603, AL Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 36603 ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of zip codes but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to 36603's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36603 is 65.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36603 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36603 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the east areas to 1 in 23 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of 36603, AL see the most incidents - about 158 per year. In contrast, the north part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 23 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36603, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36603 for 2025 is $10,718,936. This translates to approximately $1,284 per resident and $2,738 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.7% of the median household income in 36603. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36603 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36603, AL:	$1284
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36603 is $1,284 per year, which is $820 more than the national average and $777 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36603:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $176 less than in 36603.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $1,097 less than in 36603

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36603 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36603	Cost per 36603 Resident
Murder	$4.54 million	$543
Rape/Sexual Assault	$254,716	$31
Robbery	$225,438	$27
Assault	$2.25 million	$270
Kidnapping	$31,227	$4
Vehicle Theft	$632,130	$76
Burglary	$332,550	$40
Theft	$721,985	$86
Arson	$38,217	$5
Vandalism	$1.01 million	$121
Animal Cruelty	$14,487	$2
Drug Crimes	$595,767	$71
Identity Theft	$72,533	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$10,718,936	$1,284

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36603, 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 36603 totals $31,894,563 ($3,821 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $42,613,499 ($5,105 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 36603 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 northwest 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 36603 has 2, have the same problem. Of 36603’s 8,348 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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36603 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 36603 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	9.402
Robbery	0.8585
Rape	0.5032
Murder	0.2891
Total Violent Crime	11.05 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.70
Vehicle Theft	4.890
Burglary	4.392
Arson	0.1896
Total Property Crime	26.17 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0617
Drug Crimes	9.648
Vandalism	16.93
Identity Theft	1.123
Animal Cruelty	0.2346
Total "Other" Rate	28.00 (F)

Individual 36603 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36603 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36603.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36602, AL	F	F	F
36604, AL	D	D-	D+
36607, AL	D-	F	D+
36617, AL	D	F	C-
36616, AL	F	F	C-
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

36603 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
43935, OH	D	D	D
75789, TX	C+	C-	C-
75708, TX	C-	D+	D+
75021, TX	C-	C	C
72751, AR	C-	B-	B-
59804, MT	C	D+	D+
57042, SD	D+	F	F
54001, WI	A-	B	B
53948, WI	B-	C+	C+
48461, MI	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 36603 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 36603, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 11% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 36603 schools on SchoolGrade

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