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Is Dothan, Alabama Safe?

Population 72,060 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Dothan means there's room for concern. The 234.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,359 per 100K.

Dothan Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDothanAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.8309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2101.22069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1359.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate390.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2101/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dothan

Violent crime in Dothan is below the national average. The rate of 245.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2101.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,359 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dothan Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery57
090% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,359
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft390
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dothan Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dothan
245.8
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dothan
2101.2
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dothan Safety

Is Dothan safe?
Not especially. Dothan earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dothan?
234.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2101.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dothan safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dothan's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,359 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dothan?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dothan generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dothan police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dothan?
Crime rates have held steady in Dothan, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Dothan compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Dothan ranks behind about 68% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Dothan 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 Dothan?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.7 per-thousand rate put Dothan below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dothan?
245.8 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (57), and murder (4.0) 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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