The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36605, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$27.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36605, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,955 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36605 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 36605, AL Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 36605 ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of zip codes but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to 36605's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36605 is 47.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36605 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36605 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the east areas to 1 in 34 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 36605, AL see the most incidents - about 324 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36605, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36605 for 2025 is $26,976,233. This translates to approximately $1,097 per resident and $2,955 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.6% of the median household income in 36605. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 46.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36605 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36605, AL:	$1097
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36605 is $1,097 per year, which is $633 more than the national average and $590 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36605:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $11 more than in 36605.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $910 less than in 36605

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36605 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36605	Cost per 36605 Resident
Murder	$11.1 million	$450
Rape/Sexual Assault	$691,457	$28
Robbery	$411,772	$17
Assault	$8.25 million	$336
Kidnapping	$104,000	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1.25 million	$51
Burglary	$1.07 million	$44
Theft	$1.40 million	$57
Arson	$86,880	$4
Vandalism	$1.54 million	$63
Animal Cruelty	$28,439	$1
Drug Crimes	$960,900	$39
Identity Theft	$107,619	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$26,976,233	$1,097

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36605, 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 36605 totals $78,743,625 ($3,202 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $105,719,858 ($4,299 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 36605 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 west 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 have the same problem. Of 36605’s 24,589 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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36605 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 36605 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	11.68
Robbery	0.5324
Rape	0.4638
Murder	0.2394
Total Violent Crime	12.92 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.00
Vehicle Theft	3.292
Burglary	4.815
Arson	0.1463
Total Property Crime	19.26 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0698
Drug Crimes	5.283
Vandalism	8.776
Identity Theft	0.5655
Animal Cruelty	0.1564
Total "Other" Rate	14.85 (D-)

Individual 36605 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36605 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36605.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36615, AL	A+	A+	A+
36606, AL	D-	F	D
36604, AL	D	D-	D+
36693, AL	D+	D-	D
36603, AL	F	F	D
36602, AL	F	F	F
36607, AL	D-	F	D+
36609, AL	D	D-	D
36617, AL	D	F	C-
36616, AL	F	F	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36605 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
02745, MA	B	C	C
08087, NJ	A+	A+	A+
15090, PA	A+	A+	A+
15210, PA	C-	D	D
21040, MD	D+	D-	D-
48167, MI	B+	B-	B-
80439, CO	C-	C	C
48506, MI	D	F	F
94609, CA	D-	D-	D-
55025, MN	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 36605 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 36605, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 36605 schools on SchoolGrade

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