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Is Alabaster, Alabama Safe?

Population 34,748 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Alabaster faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,662 per 100K.

Alabaster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlabasterAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.3309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2169.42069.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate326.0--268.2
Theft Rate1662.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2169/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alabaster

Violent crime in Alabaster is close to the national average. The rate of 389.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2169.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,662 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 326 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Alabaster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault326
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,662
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alabaster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alabaster
389.3
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alabaster
2169.4
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabaster Safety

Is Alabaster safe?
Not especially. Alabaster earns a D with a crime rate of 255.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alabaster?
255.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2169.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alabaster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alabaster's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,662 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alabaster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alabaster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alabaster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alabaster?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Alabaster's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Alabaster compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Alabaster ranks behind about 74% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Alabaster to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Alabaster?
Bad. A D grade and 255.9 per-thousand rate put Alabaster below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alabaster?
389.3 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (326), robbery (92), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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