High Crime · Population: 88,369
Birmingham, Alabama is one of the higher-crime cities in the US, with a safety score of 29/100. The violent crime rate of 830 per 100K is significantly above the national average (US avg: ~380). With a population of 88,369, Birmingham reported 733 violent crimes and 4,264 property crimes in 2023.
| Murder & Manslaughter | 17.6 per 100K |
| Rape | 102.6 per 100K |
| Robbery | 236.8 per 100K |
| Aggravated Assault | 473 per 100K |
| Burglary | 1,369.5 per 100K |
| Larceny / Theft | 2,910.2 per 100K |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 545.4 per 100K |
| Violent Crimes | 733 |
| Property Crimes | 4,263 |
| Total Crimes | 4,996 |
With a safety score of 29/100, Birmingham has higher crime rates than the national average. Violent crime is a notable concern — Property crime accounts for 85% of all reported crimes.
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.