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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$925,000

Cost of Crime™ for Dutton, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $955 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Dutton ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Dutton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dutton is 23.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dutton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dutton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Dutton, AL see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dutton, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Dutton for 2025 is $925,000. This translates to approximately $324 per resident and $955 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Dutton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Dutton, AL:	$324
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dutton is $324 per year, which is $141 less than the national average and $184 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dutton:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,216 more than in Dutton.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $125 less than in Dutton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dutton	Cost per Dutton Resident
Murder	$208,489	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$89,609	$31
Robbery	$26,028	$9
Assault	$121,503	$42
Kidnapping	$15,030	$5
Vehicle Theft	$98,899	$35
Burglary	$68,447	$24
Theft	$108,840	$38
Arson	$8,549	$3
Vandalism	$73,003	$26
Animal Cruelty	$1,668	$1
Drug Crimes	$94,115	$33
Identity Theft	$10,819	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$925,000	$324

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dutton, 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 Dutton totals $1,854,655 ($649 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,779,656 ($972 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 Dutton 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 have the same problem. Of Dutton’s 2,859 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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Dutton 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 Dutton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.480
Robbery	0.2894
Rape	0.5169
Murder	0.0388
Total Violent Crime	2.325 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.351
Vehicle Theft	2.234
Burglary	2.640
Arson	0.1238
Total Property Crime	12.35 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0867
Drug Crimes	4.450
Vandalism	3.574
Identity Theft	0.4889
Animal Cruelty	0.0789
Total "Other" Rate	8.679 (C)

Individual Dutton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hodge, AL	C-	C+	C
Powell, AL	D+	C-	C
Section, AL	B-	B	B-
Powells Crossroads, AL	C-	C+	B-
Sylvania, AL	C	B	C+
Pisgah, AL	C+	D	B+
Martintown, AL	C+	C	B+
Scottsboro, AL	C-	C	C
Hollywood, AL	C-	B-	B
Henagar, AL	C	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dutton 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
Yardley, PA	B+	A-	A-
El Dorado, CA	B-	C-	C-
Eagle, NE	A	C+	C+
Deposit, NY	A-	B+	B+
Waterville, NY	A-	A	A
Comstock, NY	B-	D+	D+
Brocton, NY	D	D	D
Boomer, NC	C-	B-	B-
Bloomingdale, MI	B-	D	D
Bloomfield, KY	B+	A	A

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

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