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Is Montgomery, Alabama Safe?

Population 195,300 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Montgomery means there's room for concern. The 243.2 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,758 per 100K.

Montgomery Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMontgomeryAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.6309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2097.32069.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1758.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate320.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2097/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Montgomery

Violent crime in Montgomery is close to the national average. The rate of 334.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2097.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,758 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Montgomery Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,758
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft320
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Montgomery Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
334.6
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Montgomery
2097.3
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery Safety

Is Montgomery safe?
Not especially. Montgomery earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.2 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 Montgomery?
243.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2097.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Montgomery safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Montgomery's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,758 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Montgomery?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Montgomery generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Montgomery police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Montgomery?
No. Crime in Montgomery has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Montgomery compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Montgomery ranks behind about 69% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Montgomery to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Montgomery?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.2 per-thousand rate put Montgomery below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Montgomery?
334.6 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (68), and murder (7.0) 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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