The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in St. Stephens, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$420,315

Cost of Crime™ for St. Stephens, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,189 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens, AL Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. St. Stephens ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of cities but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to St. Stephens's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in St. Stephens is 27.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. St. Stephens Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in St. Stephens varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 43 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of St. Stephens, AL see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in St. Stephens, AL

The total projected cost of crime in St. Stephens for 2025 is $420,315. This translates to approximately $475 per resident and $1,189 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in St. Stephens. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in St. Stephens Compared to Other Cities?

St. Stephens, AL:	$475
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in St. Stephens is $475 per year, which is $11 more than the national average and $32 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to St. Stephens:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,064 more than in St. Stephens.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $277 less than in St. Stephens

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to St. Stephens	Cost per St. Stephens Resident
Murder	$164,023	$186
Rape/Sexual Assault	$23,131	$26
Robbery	$7,934	$9
Assault	$75,936	$86
Kidnapping	$6,108	$7
Vehicle Theft	$8,219	$9
Burglary	$12,839	$15
Theft	$49,850	$56
Arson	$4,210	$5
Vandalism	$36,871	$42
Animal Cruelty	$905	$1
Drug Crimes	$28,161	$32
Identity Theft	$2,129	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$420,315	$475

The Intangible Cost of Crime in St. Stephens, 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 St. Stephens totals $1,218,593 ($1,378 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,638,907 ($1,854 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 St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens’s 884 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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St. Stephens 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 St. Stephens residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.991
Robbery	0.2853
Rape	0.4315
Murder	0.0987
Total Violent Crime	3.807 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.89
Vehicle Theft	0.6005
Burglary	1.601
Arson	0.1972
Total Property Crime	13.29 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1140
Drug Crimes	4.307
Vandalism	5.838
Identity Theft	0.3111
Animal Cruelty	0.1384
Total "Other" Rate	10.71 (C-)

Individual St. Stephens Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Leroy, AL	C	C-	C
Wagarville, AL	C-	C-	C+
Bigbee, AL	B-	B-	B
Frankville, AL	C	C	C
Cortelyou, AL	C	C-	C
Rutan, AL	D+	C-	C-
Jackson, AL	D-	D-	D-
Winn, AL	D	D	D
Prestwick, AL	F	F	F
Silver Cross, AL	F	C+	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

St. Stephens 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
Rollag, MN	A	A-	A-
Marlow, NH	B+	A	A
Maywood Park, OR	F	C-	C-
Montrose, GA	A+	A+	A+
Moran, KS	D	D+	D+
Mosses, AL	F	F	F
Mulberry, TN	C	D	D
Murray Town, NC	F	D+	D+
Napoleon, IN	B+	C+	C+
Rio Oso, CA	C+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, St. Stephens is safer than 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 St. Stephens, AL average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See St. Stephens schools on SchoolGrade

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