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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$93,060

Cost of Crime™ for Whorton, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $702 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Whorton 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 Whorton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Whorton is 27.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Whorton, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Whorton for 2025 is $93,060. This translates to approximately $349 per resident and $702 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Whorton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

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

Whorton, AL:	$349
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Whorton is $349 per year, which is $116 less than the national average and $159 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Whorton:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,191 more than in Whorton.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $150 less than in Whorton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Whorton	Cost per Whorton Resident
Murder	$24,613	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,229	$35
Robbery	$1,402	$5
Assault	$16,218	$61
Kidnapping	$162	$1
Vehicle Theft	$2,970	$11
Burglary	$3,500	$13
Theft	$23,664	$89
Arson	$1,093	$4
Vandalism	$2,540	$10
Animal Cruelty	$110	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,146	$23
Identity Theft	$1,414	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$93,060	$349

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Whorton, 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 Whorton totals $211,891 ($794 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $304,951 ($1,142 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 Whorton 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 Whorton’s 267 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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Whorton 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 Whorton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.115
Robbery	0.1670
Rape	0.5701
Murder	0.0491
Total Violent Crime	2.901 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.11
Vehicle Theft	0.7183
Burglary	1.445
Arson	0.1696
Total Property Crime	19.45 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0100
Drug Crimes	3.112
Vandalism	1.331
Identity Theft	0.6841
Animal Cruelty	0.0556
Total "Other" Rate	5.193 (B+)

Individual Whorton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Key, AL	B-	A-	A-
Rock Run, AL	F	B	F
Howells Crossroads, AL	D-	D-	D
Melson, GA	B	A-	B
Chubbtown, GA	A-	A	A-
Haney, GA	A-	A	A
Esom Hill, AL	F	B	F
Farill, AL	B-	B-	A-
Centre, AL	C-	C	C-
Cave Spring, GA	C+	C+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Whorton 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
Frontier, ND	B	A+	A+
Speedsville, NY	A	B	B
Gilchrist, TN	C-	D+	D+
Georgia, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Ged, LA	D+	C-	C-
Gaylord, OR	F	D-	D-
Gayle Mill, SC	D	D	D
Gay, OK	C-	C	C
Gauley Mills, WV	A-	C	C
Gateway, CO	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Whorton 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 Whorton, AL average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Whorton schools on SchoolGrade

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