Women In Alabama Should Avoid Traveling To These Cities

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As a dad with two daughters, I tell them: Always make sure of a few things...

-Stay in well-lit public spaces with plenty of surveillance.

-Stay in GROUPS as much as possible and especially if you’re in a city with high crime levels.

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We have lots of things to worry about these days and the last thing we need to add to it is the safety of our ladies.

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I also think we need to do a couple of things as the public, including promoting bystander intervention training and accessible emergency services. Support local community initiatives focused on women's safety.

We should speak up for policies that address gender-based violence and harassment.

The most dangerous cities in Alabama for women include

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- Anniston: With a violent crime rate of 2,992 per 100,000 people, Anniston has a 68% higher violent crime rate than the US average.

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- Fairfield: This city has a crime rate 219% higher than the Alabama average and 308% greater than the US average.

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- Bessemer: With a crime rate 56% above the national average, Bessemer struggles with property crime, particularly burglaries and car thefts.

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- Selma: This city has a total crime rate 51% higher than the national average, with high rates of violent crimes like shootings and muggings.

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- Prichard: Prichard's violent crime rate is particularly concerning, with 12 murders, 24 robberies, and 160 assaults reported in.

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- Birmingham: As the most populous city in Alabama, Birmingham faces significant challenges related to crime, including high rates of violent crimes and property crimes.

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- Gadsden: This city has a crime rate 290% above the national average, with common crimes including robbery, assault, burglary, theft, and vehicle theft.

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- Tarrant: With a violent crime rate of 2,520 per 100,000 people, Tarrant is considered one of the most dangerous cities in Alabama.

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- Troy: This city has a total crime rate of 414 per 100,000 people, with high rates of property crimes like theft and burglary.

These cities have higher rates of violent crimes, property crimes, or both, which can make them more dangerous for women. However, crime rates can vary within cities, and even the most dangerous cities have safe areas.

The information is based on various sources:

1. FBI Crime Data

2. CrimeReports

3. NeighborhoodScout

4. SafeWise

5. USA Today

6. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency