Helena, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Helena Police Department serves the city of Helena, AL in Jefferson, Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 522 violent crimes and 445 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.3 per 100k residents, which is 45.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.9 per 100k, 78.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents350 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.3 | A | 522 | 106.2 | -45.1% |
| Property Crime | 35.9 | A | 445 | 163.6 | -78.1% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 16 | 3.5 | +27.0% |
| Burglary | 4.5 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -81.3% |
| Larceny | 31.4 | A | 350 | 116.4 | -73.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera | 0 miles | C 113.3 | B 107.9 | Violent: 94.2% higher Property: 200.6% higher |
| Pelham | 0 miles | B 84.0 | A 88.0 | Violent: 43.9% higher Property: 145.0% higher |
| Harpersville | 0 miles | D 165.0 | C 165.0 | Violent: 182.9% higher Property: 359.7% higher |
| Columbiana | 7 miles | B 82.8 | B 144.8 | Violent: 41.9% higher Property: 303.5% higher |
| Alabaster | 8 miles | A 55.7 | C 161.2 | Violent: 4.5% lower Property: 349.0% higher |