Gardendale, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Gardendale Police Department serves the city of Gardendale, AL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 677 violent crimes and 1,045 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.0 per 100k residents, which is 3.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 122.2 per 100k, 25.3% 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 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 CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.0 | C | 677 | 106.2 | +3.6% |
| Property Crime | 122.2 | B | 1045 | 163.6 | -25.3% |
| Robbery | 12.2 | F | 14 | 5.8 | +110.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.7 | F | 121 | 22.3 | +64.8% |
| Larceny | 116.1 | C | 891 | 116.4 | -0.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 77 | 22.2 | -72.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 0 miles | F 240.2 | F 407.2 | Violent: 118.4% higher Property: 233.1% higher |
| Fairfield | 0 miles | F 284.0 | F 416.5 | Violent: 158.1% higher Property: 240.7% higher |
| Leeds | 0 miles | C 113.3 | C 161.9 | Violent: 3.0% higher Property: 32.4% higher |
| Midfield | 0 miles | A 40.4 | A 20.2 | Violent: 63.2% lower Property: 83.5% lower |
| Vestavia Hills | 0 miles | A 15.8 | A 84.5 | Violent: 85.6% lower Property: 30.9% lower |