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

Crime per Capita in River Falls

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in River Falls.

 

River Falls, AL Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
C-
Other Crime Grade
D

$1.75 million

Cost of Crime™ for River Falls, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,182 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. River Falls ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to River Falls's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in River Falls is 30.62 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. River Falls Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in River Falls varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of River Falls, AL see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in River Falls, AL

The total projected cost of crime in River Falls for 2025 is $1,753,317. This translates to approximately $444 per resident and $1,182 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in River Falls. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in River Falls Compared to Other Cities?

River Falls, AL: $444
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in River Falls is $444 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $64 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to River Falls:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,096 more than in River Falls.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $245 less than in River Falls

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of River Falls for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to River Falls
Cost per River Falls Resident
Murder
$628,595
$159
Rape/Sexual Assault
$98,986
$25
Robbery
$26,341
$7
Assault
$226,580
$57
Kidnapping
$8,176
$2
Vehicle Theft
$53,180
$13
Burglary
$97,193
$25
Theft
$239,891
$61
Arson
$14,993
$4
Vandalism
$118,243
$30
Animal Cruelty
$4,491
$1
Drug Crimes
$229,918
$58
Identity Theft
$6,731
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,753,317
$444

The Intangible Cost of Crime in River Falls, 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 River Falls totals $4,700,819 ($1,189 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,454,136 ($1,633 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 River Falls 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 River Falls has 1, have the same problem. Of River Falls’s 3,953 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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River Falls 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 River Falls residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.996
Robbery
0.2118
Rape
0.4130
Murder
0.0846
Total Violent Crime
2.705 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.72
Vehicle Theft
0.8688
Burglary
2.711
Arson
0.1571
Total Property Crime
15.45 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0341
Drug Crimes
7.863
Vandalism
4.187
Identity Theft
0.2200
Animal Cruelty
0.1536
Total "Other" Rate
12.46 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

River Falls 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
F
F
F
C
C-
C-
B-
C+
C+
B+
B+
B+
D
D
D
C-
B
B
C+
C+
C+
A
B
B
C
C
C
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, River Falls is as safe as the Alabama state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in River Falls, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See River Falls schools on SchoolGrade

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