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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$8.24 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pelham, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $909 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Pelham ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Pelham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pelham is 26.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pelham Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pelham varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pelham, AL see the most incidents - about 131 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pelham, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Pelham for 2025 is $8,239,461. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $909 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Pelham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

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

Pelham, AL:	$359
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pelham is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $148 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pelham:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,180 more than in Pelham.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $161 less than in Pelham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pelham	Cost per Pelham Resident
Murder	$2.67 million	$116
Rape/Sexual Assault	$608,201	$27
Robbery	$138,122	$6
Assault	$904,264	$39
Kidnapping	$41,210	$2
Vehicle Theft	$519,449	$23
Burglary	$201,604	$9
Theft	$1.31 million	$57
Arson	$65,782	$3
Vandalism	$538,303	$23
Animal Cruelty	$16,600	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.13 million	$49
Identity Theft	$103,259	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$8,239,461	$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pelham, 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 Pelham totals $20,844,210 ($909 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,083,671 ($1,268 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 Pelham 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 north 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, of which Pelham has 3, have the same problem. Of Pelham’s 22,929 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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Pelham 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 Pelham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.373
Robbery	0.1915
Rape	0.4375
Murder	0.0619
Total Violent Crime	2.064 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.01
Vehicle Theft	1.463
Burglary	0.9694
Arson	0.1188
Total Property Crime	13.56 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0296
Drug Crimes	6.658
Vandalism	3.286
Identity Theft	0.5818
Animal Cruelty	0.0979
Total "Other" Rate	10.65 (C-)

Individual Pelham Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Helena, AL	A-	A+	A-
Alabaster, AL	C+	B+	B-
Indian Springs Village, AL	C	B	C+
Hoover, AL	C	B+	C+
Maylene, AL	A-	A	A
Siluria, AL	A	A	A-
Simmsville, AL	B-	A+	B+
Saginaw, AL	C	C+	B+
Chelsea, AL	B+	A	A-
Meadowbrook, AL	C+	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pelham 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
Red Bank, NJ	B	A	A
Lucedale, MS	A	A+	A+
Lynbrook, NY	C+	D+	D+
Lynden, WA	D+	B	B
Lyndhurst, NJ	B-	A-	A-
Lynn Haven, FL	A+	A	A
Merchantville, NJ	B-	C+	C+
Merrick, NY	C+	C-	C-
Middletown, PA	B+	A	A
Mooresville, IN	D+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Pelham 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 Pelham, AL average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 50% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pelham schools on SchoolGrade

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