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Is Ozark, Alabama Safe?

Population 14,269 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Ozark faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,539 per 100K.

Ozark Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOzarkAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.4309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2341.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate189.0--268.2
Theft Rate1539.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

262 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

278/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2342/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Ozark

Violent crime in Ozark is below the national average. The rate of 278.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2341.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,539 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Ozark Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault189
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary367
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,539
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Ozark Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ozark
278.4
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Ozark
2341.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Ozark Safety

Is Ozark safe?
Not especially. Ozark earns a D with a crime rate of 262 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Ozark?
262 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2341.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Ozark safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Ozark's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,539 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Ozark?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Ozark generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Ozark police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Ozark?
Crime rates have held steady in Ozark, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Ozark compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Ozark ranks behind about 77% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Ozark 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 Ozark?
Bad. A D grade and 262 per-thousand rate put Ozark below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 278 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Ozark?
278.4 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (189), robbery (48), 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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