Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Birmingham has a violent crime rate of 1,275 per 100,000 residents, 235% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 995.3 per 100,000, robbery at 204.2, rape at 15.9. The murder rate is 59.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,233 per 100,000, 116% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,585, burglary at 753, vehicle theft at 841 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 94 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Birmingham receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Birmingham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)