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Is Millbrook, Alabama Safe?

Population 17,623 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Millbrook is a smaller community of 17,623 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,786 per 100K.

Millbrook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMillbrookAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate309.9309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2045.82069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate252.0--268.2
Theft Rate1786.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate222.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

310/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2046/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Millbrook

Violent crime in Millbrook is close to the national average. The rate of 309.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2045.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,786 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Millbrook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault252
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary224
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,786
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft222
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Millbrook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millbrook
309.9
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millbrook
2045.8
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Millbrook Safety

Is Millbrook safe?
Not especially. Millbrook earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.6 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 Millbrook?
235.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 309.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2045.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Millbrook safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Millbrook's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,786 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Millbrook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Millbrook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Millbrook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Millbrook?
Crime rates have held steady in Millbrook, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Millbrook compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Millbrook ranks behind about 77% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Millbrook 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 Millbrook?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.6 per-thousand rate put Millbrook below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 310 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Millbrook?
309.9 per 100,000, which is 15% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (252), robbery (35), 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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