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Is Auburn, Alabama Safe?

Population 85,113 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Auburn has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 276.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,535 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.6309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2467.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1535.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate419.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

276.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

298/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2467/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is below the national average. The rate of 297.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2467.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,535 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,535
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft419
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
297.6
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
2467.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
Not especially. Auburn earns a D- with a crime rate of 276.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Auburn?
276.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2467.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburn's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,535 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Auburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Auburn ranks behind about 94% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Auburn?
Bad. A D- grade and 276.5 per-thousand rate put Auburn below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 298 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn?
297.6 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (63), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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