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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$42,171

Cost of Crime™ for Sandfield, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $981 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sandfield ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Sandfield's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sandfield is 21.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sandfield Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sandfield varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 52 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Sandfield, AL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sandfield, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Sandfield for 2025 is $42,171. This translates to approximately $390 per resident and $981 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Sandfield. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Sandfield, AL:	$390
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sandfield is $390 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $117 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sandfield:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,149 more than in Sandfield.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $192 less than in Sandfield

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sandfield	Cost per Sandfield Resident
Murder	$15,750	$146
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,009	$28
Robbery	$679	$6
Assault	$7,609	$70
Kidnapping	$878	$8
Vehicle Theft	$1,596	$15
Burglary	$2,859	$26
Theft	$4,601	$43
Arson	$391	$4
Vandalism	$1,820	$17
Animal Cruelty	$90	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,413	$22
Identity Theft	$475	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$42,171	$390

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sandfield, 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 Sandfield totals $120,829 ($1,119 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $163,000 ($1,509 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 Sandfield 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 Sandfield’s 108 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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Sandfield 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 Sandfield residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.453
Robbery	0.2000
Rape	0.4594
Murder	0.0776
Total Violent Crime	3.190 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.226
Vehicle Theft	0.9545
Burglary	2.918
Arson	0.1500
Total Property Crime	12.25 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1341
Drug Crimes	3.021
Vandalism	2.359
Identity Theft	0.5679
Animal Cruelty	0.1126
Total "Other" Rate	6.195 (B)

Individual Sandfield Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Catalpa, AL	B-	C+	C+
Linwood, AL	C-	D+	C-
Saco, AL	D	C	D
Monticello, AL	B-	C	C+
Banks, AL	C	C	D+
Josie, AL	B-	C	C+
Dunn, AL	C+	C-	B-
Logton, AL	D-	D-	D-
Buckhorn, AL	B-	C-	C+
Blues Old Stand, AL	D-	C-	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sandfield 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
Sublett, ID	D+	B+	B+
Hope, MO	B-	C	C
Howard, MS	D	C+	C+
Howesville, IN	B+	A	A
Hub, MS	A+	A+	A+
Huegely, IL	D+	B	B
Stovall, KY	B+	A-	A-
Stratford, WA	F	B-	B-
Stryker, MT	D	D	D
Sturgeon, KY	D	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Sandfield 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 Sandfield, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 17% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Sandfield schools on SchoolGrade

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