Is Daphne or Norwood Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Norwood is safer than Daphne (Safety Score 79/100 vs 78/100), with a total crime rate of 880 per 100,000 versus 902 for Daphne — 2% lower. Daphne has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Daphne has a 66% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Daphne | Norwood | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 902.2 | 880.0 | +22.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 57.6 | 167.2 | -109.6 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 12.8 | 3.2 | +9.7 |
| Robbery Rate | 6.4 | 9.5 | -3.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 35.2 | 154.6 | -119.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 844.6 | 712.8 | +131.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 44.8 | 53.6 | -8.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 751.9 | 545.7 | +206.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 48.0 | 113.6 | -65.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daphne or Norwood safer?
Norwood is safer with a total crime rate of 880 per 100K vs 902 for Daphne — a 2% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Daphne has a violent crime rate of 57.6 per 100K while Norwood has 167.2. Daphne has lower violent crime.
About Daphne, AL
Daphne, "The Jubilee City," rests on Mobile Bay's eastern shore, renowned for its unique natural phenomenon where bottom-dwelling fish and crabs swarm the shallows. This Baldwin County community has seen significant population growth, now home to over 28,000 residents. With a safety score of 78/100 and a population coverage of 31,256, Daphne has a total crime rate of 902.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Norwood, MA
Norwood, a Middlesex County town, is home to the historic Norwood Theatre. This suburban community, once a hub for printing, lies just southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 79/100 and a population coverage of 31,704, Norwood has a total crime rate of 880.0 per 100,000 residents.