Vestavia Hills, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vestavia Hills Police Department serves the city of Vestavia Hills, AL in Jefferson, Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 507 violent crimes and 1,289 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.8 per 100k residents, which is 85.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.5 per 100k, 48.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.8 | A | 507 | 106.2 | -85.1% |
| Property Crime | 84.5 | A | 1289 | 163.6 | -48.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -76.3% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -78.0% |
| Larceny | 71.3 | A | 1020 | 116.4 | -38.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 151 | 22.2 | -64.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| 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: 1416.7% higher Property: 382.1% higher |
| Fairfield | 0 miles | F 284.0 | F 416.5 | Violent: 1692.8% higher Property: 393.1% higher |
| Gardendale | 0 miles | C 110.0 | B 122.2 | Violent: 594.6% higher Property: 44.7% higher |
| Leeds | 0 miles | C 113.3 | C 161.9 | Violent: 615.3% higher Property: 91.7% higher |
| Midfield | 0 miles | A 40.4 | A 20.2 | Violent: 155.3% higher Property: 76.1% lower |