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.
- →301 cities report crime data. Safest: Daphne (54.4/100K). Most dangerous: Bessemer (1743.5/100K).
- →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
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer | 1743.5 | 24,720 |
| Birmingham | 1246.6 | 195,418 |
| Alexander City | 1024.2 | 14,353 |
| Dothan | 912.8 | 71,318 |
| Anniston | 845.5 | 21,052 |
| Phenix City | 777.6 | 38,323 |
| Mobile | 752.0 | 237,092 |
| Eufaula | 722.8 | 12,314 |
| Prichard | 632.0 | 18,672 |
| Florence | 629.1 | 43,076 |
Safest Cities
| City | Violent Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 54.4 | 31,256 |
| Mountain Brook | 65.2 | 21,486 |
| Helena | 71.2 | 22,470 |
| Hoover | 78.0 | 92,352 |
| Vestavia Hills | 82.3 | 37,658 |
| Saraland | 84.8 | 16,505 |
| Rainbow City | 86.9 | 10,362 |
| Spanish Fort | 89.3 | 11,199 |
| Alabaster | 99.0 | 34,349 |
| Auburn | 107.5 | 83,756 |
Crime Velocity — Which Cities Are Changing Fastest
Fastest Improving
Fastest Worsening
Velocity scores measure the direction and speed of crime changes. Negative = improving, positive = worsening. Full methodology →
Hate Crimes in Alabama
184 incidents reported
Top bias motivations: Sexual Orientation (11), Race/Ethnicity (1)
Explore full hate crime data →Arrest Demographics (National)
The FBI publishes state-level total arrest counts but does not break down arrest demographics by race at the state level in the same detail as national data. For national arrest demographic patterns, see our dedicated pages:
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer. Rates per 100,000 residents. City data from Table 8.