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

Crime per Capita in Walnut Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Walnut Hill.

 

Walnut Hill, AL Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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C-
Other Crime Grade
C

$136,135

Cost of Crime™ for Walnut Hill, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,098 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Walnut Hill ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Walnut Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Walnut Hill is 27.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Walnut Hill, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Walnut Hill for 2025 is $136,135. This translates to approximately $443 per resident and $1,098 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Walnut Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Walnut Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Walnut Hill, AL: $443
Tuskegee, AL: $1539
Coker, AL: $198
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Walnut Hill is $443 per year, which is $21 less than the national average and $64 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Walnut Hill:
  • In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,096 more than in Walnut Hill.
  • In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $245 less than in Walnut Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Walnut Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Walnut Hill
Cost per Walnut Hill Resident
Murder
$37,147
$121
Rape/Sexual Assault
$9,255
$30
Robbery
$2,512
$8
Assault
$10,039
$33
Kidnapping
$1,505
$5
Vehicle Theft
$38,571
$126
Burglary
$7,828
$25
Theft
$8,825
$29
Arson
$1,308
$4
Vandalism
$6,646
$22
Animal Cruelty
$151
$0
Drug Crimes
$11,066
$36
Identity Theft
$1,283
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$136,135
$443

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Walnut Hill, 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 Walnut Hill totals $293,904 ($957 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $430,039 ($1,401 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 Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill’s 307 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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Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.139
Robbery
0.2602
Rape
0.4972
Murder
0.0644
Total Violent Crime
1.960 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.550
Vehicle Theft
8.114
Burglary
2.811
Arson
0.1764
Total Property Crime
16.65 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0808
Drug Crimes
4.873
Vandalism
3.030
Identity Theft
0.5399
Animal Cruelty
0.0663
Total "Other" Rate
8.590 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Walnut Hill 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
D-
D-
D-
A
A-
A-
C
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
C
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
A
A
A
B
C-
C-
D
D-
D-
F
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill, AL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Walnut Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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