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Is Spanish Fort, Alabama Safe?

Population 11,203 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,203, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Spanish Fort earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,524 per 100K.

Spanish Fort Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpanish FortAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2301.82069.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate153.0--268.2
Theft Rate1524.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2302/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Spanish Fort

Violent crime in Spanish Fort is below the national average. The rate of 235.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2301.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,524 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Spanish Fort Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault153
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary349
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,524
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Spanish Fort Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spanish Fort
235.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Spanish Fort
2301.8
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Fort Safety

Is Spanish Fort safe?
Not especially. Spanish Fort earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Spanish Fort?
253.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2301.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Spanish Fort safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Spanish Fort's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,524 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Spanish Fort?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Spanish Fort generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Spanish Fort police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Spanish Fort?
Crime rates have held steady in Spanish Fort, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Spanish Fort compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Spanish Fort ranks behind about 70% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.7 per-thousand rate put Spanish Fort below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Spanish Fort?
235.5 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (153), 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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