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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.2 million

Cost of Crime™ for Wetumpka, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,086 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Wetumpka ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of cities but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Wetumpka's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wetumpka is 27.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wetumpka Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wetumpka varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Wetumpka, AL see the most incidents - about 127 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 20 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wetumpka, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Wetumpka for 2025 is $10,196,434. This translates to approximately $425 per resident and $1,086 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Wetumpka. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Wetumpka, AL:	$425
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wetumpka is $425 per year, which is $39 less than the national average and $83 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wetumpka:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,114 more than in Wetumpka.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $227 less than in Wetumpka

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wetumpka	Cost per Wetumpka Resident
Murder	$3.85 million	$160
Rape/Sexual Assault	$635,426	$26
Robbery	$169,470	$7
Assault	$1.53 million	$64
Kidnapping	$47,864	$2
Vehicle Theft	$256,430	$11
Burglary	$319,007	$13
Theft	$1.52 million	$63
Arson	$71,598	$3
Vandalism	$789,478	$33
Animal Cruelty	$15,141	$1
Drug Crimes	$860,711	$36
Identity Theft	$136,453	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$10,196,434	$425

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wetumpka, 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 Wetumpka totals $28,963,121 ($1,207 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $39,159,556 ($1,632 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 Wetumpka 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 south 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 Wetumpka has 2, have the same problem. Of Wetumpka’s 24,002 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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Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.220
Robbery	0.2245
Rape	0.4366
Murder	0.0853
Total Violent Crime	2.966 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.20
Vehicle Theft	0.6899
Burglary	1.465
Arson	0.1235
Total Property Crime	14.48 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0329
Drug Crimes	4.848
Vandalism	4.604
Identity Theft	0.7345
Animal Cruelty	0.0853
Total "Other" Rate	10.30 (C-)

Individual Wetumpka Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Wallsboro, AL	C-	C-	C
Kent, AL	C	B-	C+
Santuck, AL	B	C+	A
Redland, AL	A	A+	A+
North Elmore, AL	B-	C+	B+
Holtville, AL	C+	A	C
Claud, AL	A	B	A+
Elmore, AL	B-	C+	B
Ware, AL	A+	A+	A+
Coosada, AL	B-	C-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wetumpka 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
Bayville, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Brownwood, TX	F	D-	D-
Brent, FL	C	D	D
Westerly, RI	B	A	A
Westford, MA	A	B+	B+
Brambleton, VA	A+	A+	A+
Wekiwa Springs, FL	A	A	A
Willmar, MN	D+	C-	C-
Watertown, SD	C+	C+	C+
Billerica, MA	A	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka, AL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wetumpka schools on SchoolGrade

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