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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$168,243

Cost of Crime™ for Howton, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $856 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Howton ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Howton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Howton is 16.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Howton, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Howton for 2025 is $168,243. This translates to approximately $322 per resident and $856 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Howton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Howton, AL:	$322
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Howton is $322 per year, which is $142 less than the national average and $185 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Howton:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,217 more than in Howton.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $124 less than in Howton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Howton	Cost per Howton Resident
Murder	$69,127	$132
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,104	$27
Robbery	$3,554	$7
Assault	$22,578	$43
Kidnapping	$1,052	$2
Vehicle Theft	$10,746	$21
Burglary	$6,909	$13
Theft	$12,240	$23
Arson	$1,929	$4
Vandalism	$11,883	$23
Animal Cruelty	$352	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,108	$21
Identity Theft	$2,662	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$168,243	$322

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Howton, 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 Howton totals $532,236 ($1,020 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $700,479 ($1,342 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 Howton 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 Howton’s 522 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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Howton 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 Howton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.506
Robbery	0.2165
Rape	0.4456
Murder	0.0705
Total Violent Crime	2.239 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.527
Vehicle Theft	1.329
Burglary	1.459
Arson	0.1530
Total Property Crime	7.469 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0332
Drug Crimes	2.877
Vandalism	3.186
Identity Theft	0.6589
Animal Cruelty	0.0911
Total "Other" Rate	6.847 (B-)

Individual Howton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cottondale, AL	C+	C+	C-
Coaling, AL	A	B+	A-
Duncanville, AL	B+	A-	B+
Hagler, AL	B	A-	C+
Fleetwood, AL	A-	A	B+
Tuscaloosa, AL	D+	D+	D+
Holt, AL	C+	C	C+
Brookwood, AL	B+	A	B
Pearson, AL	B-	C-	A
Vance, AL	A	B+	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Howton 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
Weathersby, MS	B+	A+	A+
Custer, KY	C	A+	A+
Daisy Hill, IN	A-	A-	A-
Wye Mills, MD	A-	B	B
Dennis, NC	D+	C	C
Diamondville, WY	B-	B+	B+
Wheatville, NY	C	C-	C-
West Hollis, ME	A	B-	B-
West Finley, PA	A+	A-	A-
Wessington, SD	C+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Howton 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 Howton, AL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Howton schools on SchoolGrade

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