Safest Cities in Alabama

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Alabama

1 Athens 24.5 per 1K

2 Dothan 41.4 per 1K

3 Headland 62.9 per 1K

4 Vestavia Hills 64.7 per 1K

5 Mountain Brook 64.7 per 1K

6 Meadowbrook 64.7 per 1K

7 Brook Highland 64.7 per 1K

8 Highland Lakes 64.7 per 1K

9 Margaret 88.5 per 1K

10 Pelham 88.9 per 1K

11 Chelsea 88.9 per 1K

12 Trussville 95.2 per 1K

13 Clay 95.2 per 1K

14 Helena 96.1 per 1K

15 Rainbow City 103.4 per 1K

16 Attalla 103.4 per 1K

17 Albertville 106.2 per 1K

18 Satsuma 113.7 per 1K

19 Moody 119.5 per 1K

20 Hartselle 124.0 per 1K

21 Southside 128.4 per 1K

22 Hoover 133.1 per 1K

23 Pell City 140.4 per 1K

24 Daphne 170.1 per 1K

25 Spanish Fort 170.1 per 1K

26 Cullman 172.4 per 1K

27 Roanoke 182.5 per 1K

28 Alabaster 183.7 per 1K

29 Decatur 200.6 per 1K

30 Auburn 210.5 per 1K

31 Gardendale 211.7 per 1K

32 Prattville 228.0 per 1K

33 Orange Beach 246.8 per 1K

34 Hamilton 250.7 per 1K

35 Fort Payne 258.5 per 1K

36 Rainsville 258.5 per 1K

37 Homewood 258.7 per 1K

38 Robertsdale 260.2 per 1K

39 Bessemer 272.0 per 1K

40 Hueytown 272.0 per 1K

41 McCalla 272.0 per 1K

42 Saraland 298.5 per 1K

43 Fairhope 301.4 per 1K

44 Wetumpka 303.7 per 1K

45 Redland 303.7 per 1K

46 Foley 316.8 per 1K

47 Madison 323.0 per 1K

48 Harvest 323.0 per 1K

49 Oneonta 328.3 per 1K

50 Andalusia 328.4 per 1K

51 Opp 328.4 per 1K

52 Muscle Shoals 331.3 per 1K

53 Oxford 344.2 per 1K

54 Glencoe 346.6 per 1K

55 Northport 363.4 per 1K

56 Russellville 367.4 per 1K

57 Boaz 369.3 per 1K

58 Enterprise 374.6 per 1K

59 Gulf Shores 375.2 per 1K

60 Calera 376.5 per 1K

61 Montevallo 376.5 per 1K

62 Scottsboro 431.1 per 1K

63 Fort Rucker 445.8 per 1K

64 Ozark 451.3 per 1K

65 Odenville 461.1 per 1K

66 Irondale 468.2 per 1K

67 Grayson Valley 468.2 per 1K

68 Tuscaloosa 483.3 per 1K

69 Millbrook 486.2 per 1K

70 Holtville 486.2 per 1K

71 Guntersville 499.8 per 1K

72 Moores Mill 501.9 per 1K

73 Florence 502.0 per 1K

74 Leeds 511.1 per 1K

75 Clanton 512.9 per 1K

76 Bay Minette 517.2 per 1K

77 Montgomery 522.5 per 1K

78 Pike Road 522.5 per 1K

79 Tuscumbia 524.8 per 1K

80 Chickasaw 534.3 per 1K

81 Jacksonville 537.6 per 1K

82 Alexander City 544.1 per 1K

83 Arab 549.7 per 1K

84 Lincoln 551.6 per 1K

85 Sylacauga 558.1 per 1K

86 Eufaula 567.0 per 1K

87 Mobile 593.6 per 1K

88 Tillmans Corner 593.6 per 1K

89 Center Point 607.1 per 1K

90 Fultondale 607.1 per 1K

91 Tarrant 607.1 per 1K

92 Greenville 610.5 per 1K

93 Opelika 643.8 per 1K

94 Phenix City 643.9 per 1K

95 Smiths Station 643.9 per 1K

96 Troy 659.8 per 1K

97 Demopolis 670.3 per 1K

98 Forestdale 677.2 per 1K

99 Brewton 679.5 per 1K

100 Fairfield 683.8 per 1K

The safest cities in Alabama have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Athens leads with just 24.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

1. Athens has just 24.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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