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Crime & Safety in Gulf Shores, AL

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

Gulf Shores has a violent crime rate of 375 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 247.1 per 100,000, robbery at 54.9, rape at 64.1. The murder rate is 9.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 6,086 per 100,000, 211% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,713, burglary at 1,162, vehicle theft at 210 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 30 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gulf Shores receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gulf Shores vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent375.2/100K
1% below US avg
Murder9.2/100K
45% above US avg
Rape64.1/100K
Robbery54.9/100K
Assault247.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,085.8/100K
211% above US avg
Burglary1,162.3/100K
Theft4,713.1/100K
Vehicle Theft210.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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