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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$243,762

Cost of Crime™ for Palmetto, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,193 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Palmetto ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Palmetto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Palmetto is 22.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Palmetto Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Palmetto varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 72 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Palmetto, AL see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Palmetto, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Palmetto for 2025 is $243,762. This translates to approximately $474 per resident and $1,193 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Palmetto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Palmetto, AL:	$474
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Palmetto is $474 per year, which is $10 more than the national average and $33 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Palmetto:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,065 more than in Palmetto.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $276 less than in Palmetto

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Palmetto	Cost per Palmetto Resident
Murder	$113,279	$220
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,243	$32
Robbery	$4,905	$10
Assault	$30,535	$59
Kidnapping	$1,747	$3
Vehicle Theft	$13,084	$25
Burglary	$8,248	$16
Theft	$10,398	$20
Arson	$1,989	$4
Vandalism	$14,187	$28
Animal Cruelty	$568	$1
Drug Crimes	$24,947	$49
Identity Theft	$3,630	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$243,762	$474

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto totals $836,949 ($1,628 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,080,711 ($2,103 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 Palmetto 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 Palmetto’s 514 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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Palmetto 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 Palmetto residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.069
Robbery	0.3034
Rape	0.5212
Murder	0.1173
Total Violent Crime	3.010 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.906
Vehicle Theft	1.644
Burglary	1.769
Arson	0.1603
Total Property Crime	7.480 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0561
Drug Crimes	6.561
Vandalism	3.864
Identity Theft	0.9125
Animal Cruelty	0.1495
Total "Other" Rate	11.54 (D+)

Individual Palmetto Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Reform, AL	C	C	B-
Zion, AL	A	A	A+
Kingville, AL	D-	C-	D-
Kennedy, AL	D-	C	F
Stansel, AL	C-	C+	B-
Melrose, AL	B	B	A-
Millport, AL	C-	C+	C+
Gordo, AL	B+	B+	B+
Newtonville, AL	C	C+	C
Moores Bridge, AL	A-	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Palmetto is similar 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
Hopewell, MO	C-	D	D
Islesboro, ME	B-	A+	A+
Ireland Corners, NY	A	C	C
Indore, WV	A-	B	B
Indian Village, IN	B+	A-	A-
Increase, MS	A+	A+	A+
Huron, MO	C-	C-	C-
Huntersville, TN	D-	D-	D-
Howton, AL	B+	B	B
Howardsville, VA	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Palmetto 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 Palmetto, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Palmetto schools on SchoolGrade

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