Midfield, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Midfield Police Department serves the city of Midfield, AL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 438 violent crimes and 535 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.2 per 100k, 87.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents535 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.4 | A | 438 | 106.2 | -61.9% |
| Property Crime | 20.2 | A | 535 | 163.6 | -87.6% |
| Homicide | 40.4 | F | 11 | 0.5 | +7489.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 75 | 22.2 | -8.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0 miles | F 240.2 | F 407.2 | Violent: 494.1% higher Property: 1913.9% higher |
| Fairfield | 0 miles | F 284.0 | F 416.5 | Violent: 602.2% higher Property: 1959.9% higher |
| Gardendale | 0 miles | C 110.0 | B 122.2 | Violent: 172.1% higher Property: 504.5% higher |
| Leeds | 0 miles | C 113.3 | C 161.9 | Violent: 180.2% higher Property: 700.6% higher |
| Vestavia Hills | 0 miles | A 15.8 | A 84.5 | Violent: 60.8% lower Property: 317.7% higher |