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

Crime per Capita in Arab

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

 

Arab, AL Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C+
Other Crime Grade
D

$6.58 million

Cost of Crime™ for Arab, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $993 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Arab ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Arab's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Arab is 28.61 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Arab Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Arab varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Arab, AL see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 42 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Arab, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Arab for 2025 is $6,584,279. This translates to approximately $380 per resident and $993 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Arab. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Arab Compared to Other Cities?

Arab, AL: $380
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Arab is $380 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $128 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Arab:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,160 more than in Arab.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $181 less than in Arab

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Arab for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Arab
Cost per Arab Resident
Murder
$1.83 million
$106
Rape/Sexual Assault
$514,448
$30
Robbery
$182,553
$11
Assault
$892,905
$51
Kidnapping
$58,430
$3
Vehicle Theft
$146,904
$8
Burglary
$342,453
$20
Theft
$914,619
$53
Arson
$53,979
$3
Vandalism
$496,038
$29
Animal Cruelty
$10,189
$1
Drug Crimes
$769,529
$44
Identity Theft
$371,474
$21
Total Cost of Crime
$6,584,279
$380

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Arab, 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 Arab totals $14,903,536 ($859 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,487,815 ($1,239 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 Arab 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 central part of the city 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 Arab has 1, have the same problem. Of Arab’s 17,347 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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Arab 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 Arab residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.792
Robbery
0.3346
Rape
0.4891
Murder
0.0562
Total Violent Crime
2.672 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.18
Vehicle Theft
0.5469
Burglary
2.177
Arson
0.1289
Total Property Crime
13.03 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0556
Drug Crimes
5.997
Vandalism
4.003
Identity Theft
2.767
Animal Cruelty
0.0794
Total "Other" Rate
12.90 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
C
B-
C+
B-
B-
B
B
B
C
C+
C+
C-
B-
C
C+
C+
B
C+
B-
B-
D
C-
C-
B-
B-
B+
C+
C+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Arab is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
D+
C
C
B-
C+
C+
C
B+
B+
A-
A+
A+
B-
B
B
B+
A
A
D-
D
D
B
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Arab 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 Arab, AL average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Arab schools on SchoolGrade

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