Crime Rates and Safety in Alabama

Alabama's crime rates vary sharply between its metro areas and rural communities. Birmingham and Montgomery drive the statewide averages up, while smaller cities in the northern part of the state tend to be quieter.

66 cities tracked. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Violent Crime Rate

310per 100K (below national avg of 363.8)

Avg Property Crime Rate

2069per 100K (above national avg of 1,832.3)

All 66 Cities in Alabama

City	Grade	Population	Percentile
Huntsville	D-	233,627	12%
Mobile	F	200,824	9%
Birmingham	D-	195,893	15%
Montgomery	D+	195,300	24%
Tuscaloosa	D	114,316	20%
Hoover	C-	93,550	30%
Auburn	D-	85,113	14%
Dothan	C-	72,060	27%
Madison	C-	67,968	26%
Decatur	D	58,056	16%
Florence	C-	42,581	26%
Prattville	D	40,582	16%
Phenix City	C	38,344	31%
Vestavia Hills	C	38,306	34%
Opelika	C	35,765	36%
Alabaster	D	34,748	20%
Athens	D+	34,209	24%
Gadsden	D+	33,367	21%
Northport	C-	31,648	30%
Daphne	C+	31,396	41%
Enterprise	D	31,211	18%
Foley	D	30,354	16%
Homewood	C	28,118	33%
Trussville	D+	27,273	25%
Fairhope	C+	26,625	41%
Pelham	D	25,664	20%
Bessemer	C+	24,984	43%
Albertville	D	23,710	16%
Helena	D+	23,388	25%
Oxford	C-	22,199	25%
Mountain Brook	C+	21,661	42%
Anniston	D+	20,930	21%
Cullman	C	20,799	38%
Calera	D+	18,992	21%
Prichard	C	18,825	36%
Troy	C	18,022	34%
Chelsea	C	17,716	33%
Muscle Shoals	C-	17,666	25%
Millbrook	C-	17,623	27%
Gulf Shores	D	17,394	17%
Saraland	D+	16,652	21%
Gardendale	D+	16,425	22%
Hartselle	D+	16,312	21%
Hueytown	C	16,159	33%
Scottsboro	D+	16,123	23%
Selma	C-	16,077	27%
Center Point	D	15,538	19%
Fort Payne	D	15,189	17%
Talladega	D	14,840	19%
Jasper	C	14,585	34%
Alexander City	C+	14,515	46%
Jacksonville	C+	14,400	41%
Pell City	C-	14,320	29%
Ozark	D	14,269	18%
Moody	D+	13,559	21%
Irondale	C	13,545	40%
Leeds	D+	12,831	23%
Eufaula	D+	12,437	22%
Sylacauga	C-	12,055	28%
Pike Road	C	11,899	33%
Spanish Fort	D+	11,203	21%
Russellville	C	10,904	31%
Boaz	C	10,619	36%
Rainbow City	C+	10,406	46%
Valley	C	10,294	37%
Clay	C	10,198	33%

Neighboring States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Safety

What is the safest city in Alabama?

Alexander City, with a C+ grade and a crime rate of 189.4 per 1,000 residents. It ranks above 46% of all US cities.

How does Alabama compare to the national average for crime?

Alabama runs below the national average for violent crime, at 310 per 100K vs. the national 363.8. Property crime averages 2069 per 100K (national: 1,832.3).

Which city in Alabama has the most crime?

Mobile has the highest crime rate among tracked Alabama cities, with a F grade and 301.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many cities are tracked in Alabama?

66 cities with available FBI UCR crime data.

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