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Is Enterprise, Alabama Safe?

Population 31,211 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Enterprise faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,497 per 100K.

Enterprise Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEnterpriseAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate339.3309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2294.52069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate222.0--268.2
Theft Rate1497.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate333.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

339/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2295/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Enterprise

Violent crime in Enterprise is close to the national average. The rate of 339.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2294.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,497 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Enterprise Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault222
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary429
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,497
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft333
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Enterprise Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enterprise
339.3
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Enterprise
2294.5
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Enterprise Safety

Is Enterprise safe?
Not especially. Enterprise earns a D with a crime rate of 263.4 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 Enterprise?
263.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 339.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2294.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Enterprise safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Enterprise's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,497 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Enterprise?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Enterprise generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Enterprise police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Enterprise?
Crime rates have held steady in Enterprise, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Enterprise compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Enterprise ranks behind about 73% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Enterprise to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Enterprise?
Bad. A D grade and 263.4 per-thousand rate put Enterprise below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 339 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Enterprise?
339.3 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (222), robbery (53), 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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