Tuscaloosa, AL Crime


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Tuscaloosa, Alabama has experienced a higher than average rate of violent and property crime according to recent statistics. With a violent crime rate of 29.9, which is higher than the national average of 22.7, residents and visitors should be cautious when navigating the city. The property crime rate in Tuscaloosa is also significantly higher than the national average, at 59.7 compared to 35.4. These figures serve as a reminder to always be aware of your surroundings and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your belongings. The local authorities are continuously working to address and reduce these crime rates, but it is important for individuals to also take responsibility for their own safety.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Tuscaloosa violent crime is 29.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Tuscaloosa property crime is 59.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Tuscaloosa, AL Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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Northport, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock52018
Coaling, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112018
Brookwood, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
Moundville, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock152017
Vance, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock182018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Birmingham, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock482018
Montgomery, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock942018
Huntsville, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1232017
Columbus, GA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1612017
Mobile, AL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock1782018

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Reviews for Tuscaloosa
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This is the deal with Tuscaloosa. If you have strong family support that will keep you on track, you may be okay. Alabama has too many broken, uneducated, poor  More

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We've lived in Tuscaloosa for several years now. It's a diverse, friendly college town -- home of the University of Alabama and it's lovely campus -- that is relatively  More

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Tuscaloosa used to have some character. We had a decent live music scene, an up and coming artist community, affordable housing, and there were even several places for  More

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