Safest Cities in Alabama

Top 92 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities - Alabama

1 Rainsville 17/100K
2 Daphne 58/100K
3 Tuscumbia 65/100K
4 Mountain Brook 70/100K
5 Helena 76/100K
6 Hoover 78/100K
7 Vestavia Hills 82/100K
8 Saraland 85/100K
9 Spanish Fort 89/100K
10 Alabaster 99/100K
11 Auburn 109/100K
12 Russellville 112/100K
13 Fairhope 112/100K
14 Southside 114/100K
15 Montevallo 140/100K
16 Trussville 148/100K
17 Oxford 154/100K
18 Homewood 154/100K
19 Fort Payne 160/100K
20 Pleasant Grove 161/100K
21 Wetumpka 166/100K
22 Glencoe 166/100K
23 Pelham 173/100K
24 Satsuma 174/100K
25 Moody 175/100K
26 Muscle Shoals 177/100K
27 Robertsdale 183/100K
28 Headland 183/100K
29 Irondale 185/100K
30 Hamilton 187/100K
31 Gardendale 192/100K
32 Foley 193/100K
33 Oneonta 200/100K
34 Scottsboro 201/100K
35 Madison 211/100K
36 Monroeville 212/100K
37 Cullman 215/100K
38 Opp 222/100K
39 Prattville 226/100K
40 Calera 229/100K
41 Hartselle 231/100K
42 Albertville 237/100K
43 Athens 243/100K
44 Millbrook 250/100K
45 Arab 268/100K
46 Fultondale 304/100K
47 Leeds 305/100K
48 Gulf Shores 310/100K
49 Guntersville 316/100K
50 Clanton 324/100K
51 Odenville 328/100K
52 Attalla 344/100K
53 Northport 357/100K
54 Orange Beach 357/100K
55 Midfield 368/100K
56 Lincoln 375/100K
57 Valley 391/100K
58 Jasper 409/100K
59 Bay Minette 414/100K
60 Chickasaw 434/100K
61 Ozark 446/100K
62 Huntsville 483/100K
63 Troy 492/100K
64 Hueytown 512/100K
65 Sheffield 517/100K
66 Talladega 541/100K
67 Brewton 545/100K
68 Sylacauga 562/100K
69 Tuscaloosa 563/100K
70 Opelika 578/100K
71 Greenville 578/100K
72 Gadsden 582/100K
73 Montgomery 605/100K
74 Decatur 610/100K
75 Jacksonville 614/100K
76 Selma 632/100K
77 Florence 636/100K
78 Enterprise 637/100K
79 Andalusia 679/100K
80 Eufaula 731/100K
81 Mobile 745/100K
82 Semmes 770/100K
83 Roanoke 776/100K
84 Lanett 807/100K
85 Tuskegee 827/100K
86 Anniston 846/100K
87 Dothan 904/100K
88 Demopolis 980/100K
89 Tallassee 1,076/100K
90 Birmingham 1,275/100K
91 Atmore 1,338/100K
92 Bessemer 1,748/100K

The safest cities in Alabama have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Rainsville leads with just 17.1 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. Rainsville has just 17.1 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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