Alabama Crime Statistics
46 years of data (1979–2024)
Key Insights
- →Alabama ranks #23 out of 51 states for violent crime rate (359.9 per 100K).
- →Violent crime decreased 13.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- →278 cities report crime data. Safest: Margaret (0.0/100K). Most dangerous: McIntosh (3589.7/100K).
- →450 murders in 2024 — a rate of 8.7 per 100K residents.
- →Since 1979, Alabama's violent crime rate has changed by -13%.
Violent Crime Rate
359.9
-13.7% YoY
Murder Rate
8.7
450 total
Property Crime Rate
1565.1
80,721 total
Population
5,157,699
2024
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 18,561
Murder450
Rape1,331
Robbery1,753
Aggravated Assault15,027
Property Crime: 80,721
Burglary12,558
Larceny-Theft59,238
Motor Vehicle Theft8,925
Violent Crime Rate Trend
Homicide Rate Trend
Violent Crime Breakdown (2024)
Most Dangerous Cities
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret | 0.0 | 6,641 |
| Marion | 0.0 | 2,610 |
| Taylor | 0.0 | 2,324 |
| Slocomb | 0.0 | 2,149 |
| Harpersville | 0.0 | 1,886 |
| Blountsville | 0.0 | 1,816 |
| Sylvania | 0.0 | 1,813 |
| Carbon Hill | 0.0 | 1,723 |
| Clio | 0.0 | 1,194 |
| Berry | 0.0 | 1,183 |
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.