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Is Saraland, Alabama Safe?

Population 16,652 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,652, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Saraland earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,883 per 100K.

Saraland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSaralandAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate290.2309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2235.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate201.0--268.2
Theft Rate1883.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate244.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

290/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2236/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Saraland

Violent crime in Saraland is below the national average. The rate of 290.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2235.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,883 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Saraland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault201
075% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,883
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft244
077% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Saraland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saraland
290.2
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Saraland
2235.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Saraland Safety

Is Saraland safe?
Not especially. Saraland earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Saraland?
252.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 290.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2235.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Saraland safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Saraland's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,883 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Saraland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Saraland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Saraland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Saraland?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Saraland's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Saraland compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Saraland ranks behind about 88% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Saraland 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 Saraland?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.6 per-thousand rate put Saraland below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 290 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Saraland?
290.2 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (201), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) 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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