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Is Foley, Alabama Safe?

Population 30,354 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Foley faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,892 per 100K.

Foley Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFoleyAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate276.0309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2409.62069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1892.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate248.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

276/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2410/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Foley

Violent crime in Foley is below the national average. The rate of 276.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2409.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,892 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Foley Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary293
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,892
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft248
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Foley Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Foley
276.0
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Foley
2409.6
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Foley Safety

Is Foley safe?
Not especially. Foley earns a D with a crime rate of 268.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Foley?
268.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 276.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2409.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Foley safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Foley's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,892 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Foley?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Foley generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Foley police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Foley?
Crime rates have held steady in Foley, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Foley compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Foley ranks behind about 86% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Foley 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 Foley?
Bad. A D grade and 268.6 per-thousand rate put Foley below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 276 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Foley?
276.0 per 100,000, which is 24% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (37), 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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