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Is Mobile, Alabama Safe?

Population 200,824 · Safer than 9% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Mobile runs high. The city's F grade puts it below 91% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,572 per 100K.

Mobile Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMobileAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate447.1309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2566.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate369.0--268.2
Theft Rate1572.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate642.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyF

301.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

447/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeF

2567/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mobile

Violent crime in Mobile is above the national average. The rate of 447.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is well above the national average at 2566.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,572 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 369 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Mobile Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault369
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary472
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,572
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft642
02.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mobile Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mobile
447.1
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mobile
2566.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Safety

Is Mobile safe?
Not especially. Mobile earns a F with a crime rate of 301.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mobile?
301.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 447.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2566.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mobile safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mobile's F grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,572 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mobile?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mobile generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mobile police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mobile?
No. Crime in Mobile has been trending down, which is good news for the F-rated city.
How does Mobile compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Mobile ranks behind about 93% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Mobile 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 Mobile?
Bad. A F grade and 301.4 per-thousand rate put Mobile below 91% of US cities. Violent crime at 447 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mobile?
447.1 per 100,000, which is 23% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (369), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) 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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