Calera, Alabama Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 18,747
Key Insights
- →Calera has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 234.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 27.9% from the previous year.
- →Safer than 33% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.18 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
234.7
+27.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1328.2
249 total
vs National Avg
↓ -35%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 44
Murder0
Rape4
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault39
Property Crime: 249
Burglary42
Larceny-Theft184
Motor Vehicle Theft23
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,747 | 44 | 234.7 | 0 | 249 | 1328.2 |
| 2023 | 18,531 | 34 | 183.5 | 0 | 268 | 1446.2 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Calera
Based on violent crime rate of 234.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.