Boaz, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Boaz crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Boaz crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Boaz crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Boaz crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Boaz_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,093 (estimate)	2,103	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	10.3	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	29.6	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	35.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	328.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	402 (estimate)	404	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	254.7	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,239.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	204.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,691 (estimate)	1,699	1,917

Boaz crime map

The Boaz crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Boaz as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Boaz crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Boaz crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Boaz crime rates are 8% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Boaz are 11% higher than the national average
In Boaz you have a 1 in 48 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Boaz is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Boaz has decreased by 6%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Boaz

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Boaz is 1 in 249

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Boaz is 1 in 60

The chance of being a victim of crime in Boaz is 1 in 48

Year Over Year Crime In Boaz (per 100,000 people)

Boaz police department

Item	Boaz	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 32 Boaz police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 18% less than the Alabama average and 2.4% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Alabama

State	Total offenders	Alabama_/100K	National_/100K
Alabama	10,698	231	266

There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Walnut Grove, AL	875	0	0	0
New Union, AL	1,008	123	519	642
Crossville, AL	1,620	156	656	812
Altoona, AL	1,250	166	698	864
Tidmore Bend, AL	1,060	177	743	919
Carlisle-Rockledge, AL	2,530	181	760	941
Whitesboro, AL	2,161	193	813	1,006
Boaz, AL	9,587	402	1,691	2,093

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	9,579	385	1,873	2,259
Pine Ridge, FL	9,578	158	825	983
Hermantown, MN	9,577	69	2,619	2,688
Bristol, PA	9,577	213	1,265	1,478
Alexandria, KY	9,600	37	787	824
Boaz, AL	9,587	402	1,691	2,093

Source: The Boaz, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.