Sheffield, Alabama Crime Rate
2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 9,280
Key Insights
- →Sheffield has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 517.2 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 77.8% from the previous year.
- →3 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 32.3 per 100K.
- →Safer than 11% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.27 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
517.2
+77.8% YoY
Murder Rate
32.3
3 murders
Property Crime Rate
1896.6
176 total
vs National Avg
↑ 44%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 48
Murder3
Rape1
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault42
Property Crime: 176
Burglary35
Larceny-Theft126
Motor Vehicle Theft15
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,280 | 48 | 517.2 | 3 | 176 | 1896.6 |
| 2023 | 9,282 | 27 | 290.9 | 2 | 139 | 1497.5 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Sheffield
Based on violent crime rate of 517.2 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.