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. 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 |