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

Crime per Capita in Dry Forks

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

 

Dry Forks, AL Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

F
D-
Other Crime Grade
F

$145,716

Cost of Crime™ for Dry Forks, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,706 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Dry Forks ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Dry Forks's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dry Forks is 62.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dry Forks, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Dry Forks for 2025 is $145,716. This translates to approximately $1,225 per resident and $2,706 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Dry Forks. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Dry Forks Compared to Other Cities?

Dry Forks, AL: $1225
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dry Forks is $1,225 per year, which is $760 more than the national average and $717 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dry Forks:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $315 more than in Dry Forks.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $1,026 less than in Dry Forks

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Dry Forks for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Dry Forks
Cost per Dry Forks Resident
Murder
$67,763
$569
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,404
$37
Robbery
$3,114
$26
Assault
$23,770
$200
Kidnapping
$1,298
$11
Vehicle Theft
$5,680
$48
Burglary
$4,147
$35
Theft
$12,694
$107
Arson
$593
$5
Vandalism
$12,859
$108
Animal Cruelty
$202
$2
Drug Crimes
$8,003
$67
Identity Theft
$1,187
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$145,716
$1,225

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dry Forks, 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 Dry Forks totals $476,642 ($4,005 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $622,357 ($5,230 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 Dry Forks 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 Dry Forks’s 119 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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Dry Forks 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 Dry Forks residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.955
Robbery
0.8320
Rape
0.6104
Murder
0.3030
Total Violent Crime
8.701 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
20.60
Vehicle Theft
3.083
Burglary
3.842
Arson
0.2064
Total Property Crime
27.73 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1800
Drug Crimes
9.092
Vandalism
15.13
Identity Theft
1.289
Animal Cruelty
0.2300
Total "Other" Rate
25.92 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dry Forks 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
B
B
F
B-
B-
D-
F
F
D+
C
C
F
D
D
A+
A+
A+
A
C
C
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Dry Forks 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 Dry Forks, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 9% actual proficiency versus 9% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Dry Forks schools on SchoolGrade

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