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Crime & Safety in Birmingham, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Birmingham has a violent crime rate of 1,588 per 100,000 residents, 318% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 982.5 per 100,000, robbery at 495.5, rape at 85.8. The murder rate is 24.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,567 per 100,000, 235% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,122, burglary at 1,768, vehicle theft at 677 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)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,588.3/100K
318% above US avg
Murder24.5/100K
289% above US avg
Rape85.8/100K
Robbery495.5/100K
Assault982.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,566.7/100K
235% above US avg
Burglary1,767.9/100K
Theft4,121.8/100K
Vehicle Theft677.0/100K
Arson68.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)94
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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