The Safest and Most Dangerous Cities In Alabama - 2018 Ranking!

Sweet home Alabama! This state is filled with small-town charm and people often go there for the warm southern hospitality. Alabama offers its residents a diverse landscape, rich in both cultural heritage and history, which is certainly well worth your attention.

Known for its diverse economic growth in automotive, aerospace and healthcare, this state is the only state with all the major natural resources to make steel and iron, making it the largest exporter of cast iron and steel beams. The Yellowhammer State is the proud home to several world-famous historical figures, including Rosa Parks who sparked to the civil rights movement, legends like Harper Lee and her classic book “To Kill a Mockingbird”, and of course, good ol’ fashioned sweet tea.

If you are considering moving to Alabama or you already live there, make sure to continue reading to find out how safe Alabama is compared to other states, and learn about its safest cities based on the most recent FBI crime report.

Ranking at #43 in terms of safety, The Heart of Dixie is the nation's 24th most populous state with approximately 4.9 million residents. When it comes to safe and dangerous cities, The city of Helena maintains its spot as Alabama’s safest city, with a 755.7 crime rate per 100,000 people.
Best known as the home of Auburn University and one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama with a population of 63,871 residents, Auburn, which previously ranked #20 in terms of safety, managed to climb its way up, and is now the 10th safest city in Alabama, with a crime rate of 2090 per 100,000 people. 

Montgomery, however, being the state’s capital doesn't make any charts, as it ranks at #57 in terms of safety, with a 5113.121 crime rate per 100,000 residents. Also, the city of Huntsville, the 3rd biggest city in Alabama, ranks at #69 safe-wise, with a crime rate of 5807.76 per 100,000 people. Major cities like Tuscaloosa and Madison also rank at #46 and #21 respectively. On the other hand, Bessemer comes in first as the most dangerous city, holding its spot as #1 when compared to previous FBI reports, with an 11,906 crime rate per 100,000 people. 

Find out if your city is one of the safest in the state, then review our resources for crime prevention tips and home security information.

More Information About Alabama:

Capital: Montgomery
Number of Counties: 67 
Overall Population: 4,863,300 inhabitants 
Land Area: 50,645.33 square miles (28th largest state by land area)
Education Statistics: 23.5% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher (percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015)
Unemployment Rate: 4.2%

Crime Stats In Alabama

Violent Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Inhabitants): 532.3
Property Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Inhabitants): 2,947.8
Alabama’s Safety Rank: #43

Disclaimer:
In creating this ranking, we excluded all cities with population less than 5,000 residents as well as any cities that failed to submit a complete crime report to the FBI.

Table 1: Top 20 Safest Cities In Alabama

Table 2: Top 20 Most Dangerous Cities in Alabama

Table 3: All Cities, Ranked By Population