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

Crime per Capita in Champion

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

 

Champion, AL Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

B
B-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$117,685

Cost of Crime™ for Champion, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $992 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Champion ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Champion's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Champion is 24.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Champion, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Champion for 2025 is $117,685. This translates to approximately $370 per resident and $992 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Champion. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Champion, AL: $370
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Champion is $370 per year, which is $94 less than the national average and $137 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Champion:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,169 more than in Champion.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $172 less than in Champion

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Champion for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Champion
Cost per Champion Resident
Murder
$39,968
$126
Rape/Sexual Assault
$8,233
$26
Robbery
$1,707
$5
Assault
$15,951
$50
Kidnapping
$1,291
$4
Vehicle Theft
$3,460
$11
Burglary
$8,496
$27
Theft
$11,238
$35
Arson
$1,086
$3
Vandalism
$6,339
$20
Animal Cruelty
$292
$1
Drug Crimes
$17,216
$54
Identity Theft
$2,408
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$117,685
$370

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Champion, 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 Champion totals $308,627 ($971 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $426,312 ($1,341 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 Champion 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 city 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 Champion’s 318 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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Champion 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 Champion residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.747
Robbery
0.1707
Rape
0.4270
Murder
0.0669
Total Violent Crime
2.411 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.824
Vehicle Theft
0.7027
Burglary
2.946
Arson
0.1414
Total Property Crime
10.61 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0669
Drug Crimes
7.319
Vandalism
2.790
Identity Theft
0.9781
Animal Cruelty
0.1242
Total "Other" Rate
11.28 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Champion is lower 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
D
D
D
D
D
D
B-
B+
B+
D+
C-
C-
D+
D+
D+
C-
C+
C+
D
F
F
B+
A-
A-
B-
B-
B-
D+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Champion is safer than the Alabama state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Champion, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Champion schools on SchoolGrade

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