Brookside, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brookside Police Department serves the city of Brookside, AL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 49 violent crimes and 61 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.4 per 100k residents, which is 21.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.8 per 100k, 2.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate83.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate166.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.4 | B | 49 | 106.2 | -21.5% |
| Property Crime | 166.8 | C | 61 | 163.6 | +2.0% |
| Larceny | 166.8 | D | 43 | 116.4 | +43.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0 miles | F 240.2 | F 407.2 | Violent: 188.1% higher Property: 144.1% higher |
| Fairfield | 0 miles | F 284.0 | F 416.5 | Violent: 240.5% higher Property: 149.7% higher |
| Gardendale | 0 miles | C 110.0 | B 122.2 | Violent: 31.9% higher Property: 26.7% lower |
| Leeds | 0 miles | C 113.3 | C 161.9 | Violent: 35.9% higher Property: 3.0% lower |
| Midfield | 0 miles | A 40.4 | A 20.2 | Violent: 51.5% lower Property: 87.9% lower |