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Is Florence, Alabama Safe?

Population 42,581 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Florence is a smaller community of 42,581 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 238.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,656 per 100K.

Florence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFlorenceAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate432.8309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1954.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate298.0--268.2
Theft Rate1656.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate397.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

433/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1954/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Florence

Violent crime in Florence is above the national average. The rate of 432.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1954.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,656 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Florence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault298
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery89
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,656
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft397
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Florence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
432.8
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Florence
1954.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florence Safety

Is Florence safe?
Not especially. Florence earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Florence?
238.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 432.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1954.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Florence safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Florence's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,656 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Florence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Florence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Florence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Florence?
No. Crime in Florence has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Florence compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Florence ranks behind about 64% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Florence to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Florence?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.7 per-thousand rate put Florence below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 433 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Florence?
432.8 per 100,000, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (298), robbery (89), 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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