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Is Daphne, Alabama Safe?

Population 31,396 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 31,396, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Daphne earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,232 per 100K.

Daphne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDaphneAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate247.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1745.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate145.0--268.2
Theft Rate1232.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate442.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

199.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1746/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Daphne

Violent crime in Daphne is below the national average. The rate of 247.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1745.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,232 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Daphne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault145
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,232
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft442
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Daphne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Daphne
247.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Daphne
1745.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Daphne Safety

Is Daphne safe?
It depends on where in Daphne you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Daphne?
199.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 247.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1745.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Daphne safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Daphne has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Daphne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Daphne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Daphne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Daphne?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Daphne's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Daphne compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Daphne ranks behind about 63% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Daphne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Daphne?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Daphne?
247.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (145), robbery (33), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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