Bessemer, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 26,063, an overall crime rate near 2,057 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Bessemer, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Bessemer, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 15.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
5.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Bessemer, AL has moderate safety concerns with a C+ rating. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (72.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 536 total incidents, Bessemer shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Bessemer demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Bessemer, AL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US0105980", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 536. Property crime constitutes the largest portion of offenses, with a total count of 387. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (255 incidents), followed by stolen property offenses (89 incidents). Motor vehicle theft and burglary/breaking & entering are less frequent, with 9 and 10 incidents, respectively. Destruction/damage/vandalism of property accounts for 24 incidents. Assault offenses are also significant, with 116 incidents. Robbery is relatively low, with 8 incidents, while homicide is even lower, with 6 incidents. The "others" category includes fraud offenses (15 incidents), arson (1 incident), and counterfeiting/forgery (3 incidents). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID "16000US0105980", its population, median income, and crime rates per 100k. This information would allow for the calculation of a safety score and grade, as well as a comparison of violent and property crime rates. Furthermore, crime map data and zip code data would provide a more granular view of crime patterns within the area. Without this additional context, the analysis is limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories.
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Safety21.7
Per 1K22
Total Crimes35226
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Safety22.0
Per 1K22
Total Crimes35111
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Safety17.2
Per 1K17
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FAQ about crime in Bessemer, AL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Bessemer, AL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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