Safest Cities in Alabama (2026 Rankings)

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2024 FBI UCR data

Alexander City is the safest city in Alabama with a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a B safety grade. Rainbow City (19/1K) and Bessemer (19.3/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 66 cities with 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Avg Crime Rate

22.9per 1K

Below National Avg

24of 66 cities

Above National Avg

42of 66 cities

All 66 Cities Ranked by Safety

#	City	Grade	Crime/1K	Risk Level	Violent	Property
1	Alexander City	B	18.9	Below Average Risk	348	1540
2	Rainbow City	B	19	Below Average Risk	335	1561
3	Bessemer	B-	19.3	Moderate	365	1566
4	Mountain Brook	B-	19.4	Moderate	370	1571
5	Daphne	B-	19.6	Moderate	333	1629
6	Fairhope	B-	19.7	Moderate	353	1622
7	Jacksonville	B-	19.8	Moderate	336	1644
8	Irondale	B-	20.2	Moderate	311	1713
9	Cullman	B-	20.3	Moderate	380	1650
10	Valley	B-	20.6	Moderate	375	1689
11	Prichard	B-	20.7	Moderate	383	1688
12	Opelika	B-	20.8	Moderate	315	1770
13	Boaz	B-	21	Moderate	346	1755
14	Vestavia Hills	B-	21.1	Moderate	331	1774
15	Jasper	B-	21.1	Moderate	401	1711
16	Homewood	B-	21.2	Moderate	395	1726
17	Troy	B-	21.2	Moderate	341	1781
18	Chelsea	B-	21.3	Moderate	429	1702
19	Phenix City	B-	21.4	Moderate	410	1734
20	Hueytown	B-	21.4	Moderate	407	1731
21	Hoover	B-	21.6	Moderate	420	1739
22	Pike Road	B-	21.6	Moderate	335	1830
23	Clay	B-	21.7	Moderate	300	1869
24	Northport	B-	21.9	Moderate	370	1825
25	Russellville	B-	22	Moderate	336	1866
26	Sylacauga	B-	22.4	Moderate	411	1827
27	Dothan	B-	22.5	Moderate	333	1920
28	Pell City	B-	22.5	Moderate	351	1896
29	Florence	B-	22.6	Moderate	457	1804
30	Selma	B-	22.7	Moderate	409	1858
31	Madison	B-	22.8	Moderate	328	1950
32	Millbrook	B-	22.8	Moderate	373	1906
33	Montgomery	B-	22.9	Moderate	394	1892
34	Oxford	B-	22.9	Moderate	429	1865
35	Trussville	C+	23.1	Moderate	414	1892
36	Muscle Shoals	C+	23.3	Moderate	343	1987
37	Helena	C+	23.4	Moderate	309	2032
38	Athens	C+	23.5	Moderate	361	1986
39	Scottsboro	C+	23.7	Moderate	378	1993
40	Leeds	C+	23.8	Moderate	378	2001
41	Eufaula	C+	24	Moderate	407	1990
42	Gardendale	C+	24.1	Moderate	380	2033
43	Alabaster	C+	24.2	Moderate	427	1997
44	Tuscaloosa	C+	24.3	Moderate	377	2051
45	Calera	C+	24.3	Moderate	359	2072
46	Saraland	C+	24.3	Moderate	360	2074
47	Hartselle	C+	24.3	Moderate	348	2086
48	Gadsden	C+	24.4	Moderate	341	2097
49	Anniston	C+	24.4	Moderate	322	2120
50	Moody	C+	24.4	Moderate	388	2050
51	Spanish Fort	C+	24.6	Moderate	322	2141
52	Pelham	C+	24.7	Moderate	343	2123
53	Talladega	C+	24.7	Moderate	391	2079
54	Center Point	C+	24.8	Moderate	405	2078
55	Enterprise	C+	25	Moderate	394	2110
56	Ozark	C+	25.2	Moderate	351	2170
57	Prattville	C+	25.3	Moderate	437	2094
58	Gulf Shores	C+	25.3	Moderate	438	2093
59	Decatur	C+	25.4	Moderate	374	2169
60	Fort Payne	C+	25.4	Moderate	412	2128
61	Birmingham	C+	25.6	Moderate	392	2164
62	Foley	C+	25.6	Moderate	351	2211
63	Albertville	C+	25.7	Moderate	372	2197
64	Auburn	C+	26	Moderate	368	2236
65	Huntsville	C+	26.5	Moderate	432	2217
66	Mobile	C	27.7	Elevated	470	2302

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Most Dangerous Cities in Alabama

The highest crime rates among tracked cities in Alabama. These cities have the most crime per capita based on FBI data.

Mobile27.7/1K · Elevated · Violent: 470/100K

C+

Huntsville26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 432/100K

C+

Auburn26/1K · Moderate · Violent: 368/100K

C+

Albertville25.7/1K · Moderate · Violent: 372/100K

C+

Foley25.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 351/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety in Alabama

What is the safest city in Alabama?

As of 2026, Alexander City is the safest city in Alabama with a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents and a B safety grade. It ranks above 61% of all US cities.

What are the top 10 safest cities in Alabama?

Based on 2026 FBI Uniform Crime Report data, the top 10 safest cities in Alabama based on crime rate are: Alexander City, Rainbow City, Bessemer, Mountain Brook, Daphne, Fairhope, Jacksonville, Irondale, Cullman, Valley.

What is the most dangerous city in Alabama?

Mobile has the highest crime rate in Alabama at 27.7 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade.

What is the average crime rate in Alabama?

The average crime rate across 66 tracked cities in Alabama is 22.9 per 1,000 residents. The average violent crime rate is 373 per 100K and property crime averages 1918 per 100K.

Is Alabama safe to live in?

Alabama has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 373 per 100K (national: 363.8). However, safety varies widely by city. Alexander City earns a B while Mobile gets a C. 24 of 66 cities have crime rates at or below the national average.

How many cities are ranked in Alabama?

66 cities in Alabama are ranked using FBI Uniform Crime Report data. 24 have crime rates at or below the national average.

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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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