The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36801, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$14.7 million

Cost of Crime™ for 36801, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,322 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36801 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 36801, AL Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 36801 ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of zip codes but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to 36801's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36801 is 42.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36801 Residents generally consider the north part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36801 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 14 in the southeast areas to 1 in 55 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 36801, AL see the most incidents - about 292 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 36 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36801, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36801 for 2025 is $14,657,854. This translates to approximately $567 per resident and $1,322 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in 36801. 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): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36801 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36801, AL:	$567
36606, AL:	$1108
35475, AL:	$187
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36801 is $567 per year, which is $103 more than the national average and $60 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36801:

In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $540 more than in 36801.
In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $380 less than in 36801

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36801 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 36801	Cost per 36801 Resident
Murder	$3.18 million	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$717,310	$28
Robbery	$235,327	$9
Assault	$3.83 million	$148
Kidnapping	$120,539	$5
Vehicle Theft	$625,356	$24
Burglary	$717,594	$28
Theft	$2.09 million	$81
Arson	$89,166	$3
Vandalism	$1.27 million	$49
Animal Cruelty	$27,800	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.13 million	$44
Identity Theft	$628,117	$24
Total Cost of Crime	$14,657,854	$567

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36801, 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 36801 totals $25,552,275 ($989 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $40,210,128 ($1,557 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 36801 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 southwest 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 36801 has 9, have the same problem. Of 36801’s 25,829 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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36801 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 36801 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.157
Robbery	0.2897
Rape	0.4580
Murder	0.0655
Total Violent Crime	5.970 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.63
Vehicle Theft	1.564
Burglary	3.063
Arson	0.1430
Total Property Crime	20.40 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0770
Drug Crimes	5.939
Vandalism	6.871
Identity Theft	3.142
Animal Cruelty	0.1455
Total "Other" Rate	16.17 (D-)

Individual 36801 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36801 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36801.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
36830, AL	B-	B	B+
36804, AL	B	C+	B+
36849, AL	F	A-	F
36832, AL	C	C-	B-
36879, AL	A-	A	A-
36852, AL	C+	C	B-
36865, AL	F	C-	F
36874, AL	B	C	B+
36854, AL	C	D+	C+
36850, AL	C	D-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36801 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
17408, PA	A	A+	A+
33707, FL	A-	B+	B+
32081, FL	A+	A+	A+
91737, CA	B-	B-	B-
27591, NC	B-	B-	B-
27549, NC	D+	D+	D+
23701, VA	D-	D+	D+
95391, CA	B-	C	C
19133, PA	D	D-	D-
16803, PA	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 36801 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 36801, AL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 36801 schools on SchoolGrade

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