CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C

Is Phenix City, Alabama Safe?

Population 38,344 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Phenix City is a smaller community of 38,344 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 223.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,151 per 100K.

Phenix City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPhenix CityAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.9309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1871.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate241.0--268.2
Theft Rate1151.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate469.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Phenix City

Violent crime in Phenix City is close to the national average. The rate of 362.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1871.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,151 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Phenix City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault241
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,151
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft469
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Phenix City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phenix City
362.9
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Phenix City
1871.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Phenix City Safety

Is Phenix City safe?
Not especially. Phenix City earns a C with a crime rate of 223.4 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 Phenix City?
223.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1871.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Phenix City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Phenix City's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,151 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Phenix City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Phenix City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Phenix City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Phenix City?
Crime rates have held steady in Phenix City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Phenix City compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Phenix City ranks behind about 73% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Phenix City 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 Phenix City?
Bad. A C grade and 223.4 per-thousand rate put Phenix City below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Phenix City?
362.9 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (241), robbery (58), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Alabama

Similar-sized communities in Alabama. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in Vestavia Hills38,306 pop · Grade C
D
See crime rates in Prattville40,582 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in Opelika35,765 pop · Grade C
D
See crime rates in Alabaster34,748 pop · Grade D
D+
See crime rates in Athens34,209 pop · Grade D+
C-
See crime rates in Florence42,581 pop · Grade C-
View all Alabama city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Phenix City

Get weekly safety updates for Phenix City

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities