Southside, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Southside Police Department serves the city of Southside, AL in Calhoun, Etowah County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 164 violent crimes and 154 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.7 per 100k residents, which is 60.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.1 per 100k, 68.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate41.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.7 | A | 164 | 106.2 | -60.7% |
| Property Crime | 52.1 | A | 154 | 163.6 | -68.1% |
| Larceny | 31.3 | A | 123 | 116.4 | -73.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.8 | C | 22 | 22.2 | -6.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City | 2 miles | B 87.3 | A 38.8 | Violent: 109.4% higher Property: 25.5% lower |
| Attalla | 8 miles | F 274.0 | D 239.8 | Violent: 557.3% higher Property: 360.1% higher |
| Gadsden | 9 miles | F 290.3 | D 226.8 | Violent: 596.4% higher Property: 335.3% higher |
| Glencoe | 9 miles | A 18.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 55.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Hokes Bluff | 9 miles | A 43.6 | A 43.6 | Violent: 4.6% higher Property: 16.3% lower |