Crime & Safety in Birmingham, AL

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)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,274.7/100K
235% above US avg
Murder59.4/100K
842% above US avg
Rape15.9/100K
Robbery204.2/100K
Assault995.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,233.0/100K
116% above US avg
Burglary752.8/100K
Theft2,585.2/100K
Vehicle Theft841.3/100K
Arson53.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)94
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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