The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 36901, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 36901

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 36901.

 

36901, AL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$180,028

Cost of Crime™ for 36901, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,966 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 36901 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 36901, AL Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 36901 ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of zip codes but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to 36901's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 36901 is 58.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 36901 Residents generally consider the east part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 36901 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 16 in the northwest areas to 1 in 19 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 36901, AL see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 36901, AL

The total projected cost of crime in 36901 for 2025 is $180,028. This translates to approximately $1,184 per resident and $1,966 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in 36901. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 36901 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

36901, AL: $1184
36606, AL: $1108
35475, AL: $187
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 36901 is $1,184 per year, which is $720 more than the national average and $677 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 36901:
  • In 36606, AL, crime costs $1,108 per person, which is $77 less than in 36901.
  • In 35475, AL, crime costs $187 per person, which is $997 less than in 36901

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 36901 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 36901
Cost per 36901 Resident
Murder
$90,802
$597
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,208
$34
Robbery
$4,732
$31
Assault
$20,865
$137
Kidnapping
$1,850
$12
Vehicle Theft
$8,718
$57
Burglary
$7,910
$52
Theft
$17,335
$114
Arson
$841
$6
Vandalism
$13,214
$87
Animal Cruelty
$174
$1
Drug Crimes
$7,110
$47
Identity Theft
$1,270
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$180,028
$1,184

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 36901, 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 36901 totals $632,916 ($4,164 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $812,945 ($5,348 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 36901 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 zip has few 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 36901’s 152 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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36901 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 36901 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.780
Robbery
0.9898
Rape
0.5651
Murder
0.3179
Total Violent Crime
6.652 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.02
Vehicle Theft
3.704
Burglary
5.738
Arson
0.2292
Total Property Crime
31.69 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2008
Drug Crimes
6.324
Vandalism
12.17
Identity Theft
1.079
Animal Cruelty
0.1549
Total "Other" Rate
19.93 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 36901 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 36901.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D-
D-
D
D+
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
D-
D-
D
A-
A
A+
F
F
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

36901 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
B+
B+
B+
F
F
F
D-
D-
D-
D+
D+
D+
F
F
F
B+
A+
A+
D
D+
D+
B
B+
B+
D+
C
C
D+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, 36901 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 36901, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 6% actual proficiency versus 9% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 36901 schools on SchoolGrade

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