Pelham, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pelham Police Department serves the city of Pelham, AL in Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 985 violent crimes and 1,481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.0 per 100k residents, which is 21.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.0 per 100k, 46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents985 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,481 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,220 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.0 | B | 985 | 106.2 | -21.0% |
| Property Crime | 88.0 | A | 1481 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.0 | B | 119 | 22.3 | -28.2% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 117 | 24.0 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 68.0 | A | 1220 | 116.4 | -41.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.0 | A | 141 | 22.2 | -63.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calera | 0 miles | C 113.3 | B 107.9 | Violent: 35.0% higher Property: 22.7% higher |
| Helena | 0 miles | A 58.3 | A 35.9 | Violent: 30.5% lower Property: 59.2% lower |
| Harpersville | 0 miles | D 165.0 | C 165.0 | Violent: 96.6% higher Property: 87.6% higher |
| Columbiana | 7 miles | B 82.8 | B 144.8 | Violent: 1.4% lower Property: 64.7% higher |
| Alabaster | 8 miles | A 55.7 | C 161.2 | Violent: 33.7% lower Property: 83.3% higher |