The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36608, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$25.6 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36608, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,494 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36608 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 36608, AL Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 36608 ranks in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 31% of zip codes but less safe than 69%. This analysis applies only to 36608's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36608 is 33.39 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36608 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36608 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the west areas to 1 in 50 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 36608, AL see the most incidents - about 240 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 91 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36608, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36608 for 2025 is $25,644,796. This translates to approximately $616 per resident and $1,494 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in 36608. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36608 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36608, AL:	$616
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36608 is $616 per year, which is $152 more than the national average and $109 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36608:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $492 more than in 36608.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $429 less than in 36608

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36608 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36608	Cost per 36608 Resident
Murder	$9.45 million	$227
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.11 million	$27
Robbery	$344,226	$8
Assault	$5.81 million	$140
Kidnapping	$200,532	$5
Vehicle Theft	$1.95 million	$47
Burglary	$1.08 million	$26
Theft	$2.47 million	$59
Arson	$130,500	$3
Vandalism	$1.24 million	$30
Animal Cruelty	$44,396	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.54 million	$37
Identity Theft	$274,187	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$25,644,796	$616

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36608, 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 36608 totals $69,464,197 ($1,669 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $95,108,992 ($2,285 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 36608 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 36608 has 6, have the same problem. Of 36608’s 41,621 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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36608 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 36608 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.863
Robbery	0.2629
Rape	0.4405
Murder	0.1209
Total Violent Crime	5.688 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.45
Vehicle Theft	3.020
Burglary	2.858
Arson	0.1298
Total Property Crime	17.45 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0795
Drug Crimes	4.993
Vandalism	4.181
Identity Theft	0.8511
Animal Cruelty	0.1442
Total "Other" Rate	10.25 (C-)

Individual 36608 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36608 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36608.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36688, AL	C+	C	B-
36609, AL	D	D-	D
36618, AL	C	D	B-
36695, AL	B-	B-	B-
36693, AL	D+	D-	D
36607, AL	D-	F	D+
36606, AL	D-	F	D
36575, AL	B+	B-	A
36617, AL	D	F	C-
36612, AL	D	D-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36608 is similar 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
30126, GA	D+	D+	D+
94118, CA	F	D-	D-
94124, CA	D-	D-	D-
40219, KY	D	C-	C-
39042, MS	A+	A+	A+
38125, TN	D	D	D
94551, CA	B-	C	C
33014, FL	B-	B+	B+
32955, FL	A+	A+	A+
32817, FL	A-	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, 36608 is as safe as the Alabama state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 36608, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 36608 schools on SchoolGrade

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