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Is Northport, Alabama Safe?

Population 31,648 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Northport is a smaller community of 31,648 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 227.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,515 per 100K.

Northport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorthportAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate303.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1969.42069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1515.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1969/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Northport

Violent crime in Northport is below the national average. The rate of 303.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1969.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,515 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Northport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary225
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,515
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Northport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northport
303.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Northport
1969.4
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Northport Safety

Is Northport safe?
Not especially. Northport earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Northport?
227.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 303.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1969.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Northport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Northport's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,515 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Northport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Northport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Northport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Northport?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Northport's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Northport compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Northport ranks behind about 70% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Northport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Northport?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.3 per-thousand rate put Northport below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Northport?
303.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (44), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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