Safest Cities in Alabama 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in Alabama
These 25 cities have the lowest crime rates in Alabama, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 2,370 crimes per 100,000 residents — 14% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Vestavia Hills (AL, crime rate: 728), Pelham (AL, crime rate: 893), and Daphne (AL, crime rate: 902).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vestavia Hills | AL | 37,658 | 727.6 | 82.3 | 645.3 | 86/100 |
| 2 | Pelham | AL | 25,419 | 893.0 | 165.2 | 727.8 | 83/100 |
| 3 | Daphne | AL | 31,256 | 902.2 | 57.6 | 844.6 | 83/100 |
| 4 | Auburn | AL | 83,756 | 1,086.5 | 107.5 | 979.0 | 80/100 |
| 5 | Fairhope | AL | 25,782 | 1,260.6 | 108.6 | 1,152.0 | 77/100 |
| 6 | Hoover | AL | 92,352 | 1,335.1 | 78.0 | 1,257.2 | 75/100 |
| 7 | Madison | AL | 62,087 | 1,538.2 | 211.0 | 1,327.2 | 72/100 |
| 8 | Alabaster | AL | 34,349 | 1,609.9 | 99.0 | 1,511.0 | 70/100 |
| 9 | Foley | AL | 26,424 | 1,721.9 | 193.0 | 1,528.9 | 68/100 |
| 10 | Homewood | AL | 27,884 | 2,105.2 | 150.6 | 1,954.5 | 61/100 |
| 11 | Trussville | AL | 26,964 | 2,110.2 | 137.2 | 1,973.0 | 61/100 |
| 12 | Prattville | AL | 39,818 | 2,117.1 | 226.0 | 1,891.1 | 61/100 |
| 13 | Athens | AL | 32,862 | 2,312.7 | 243.4 | 2,069.3 | 57/100 |
| 14 | Mobile | AL | 237,092 | 2,426.5 | 752.0 | 1,674.5 | 55/100 |
| 15 | Florence | AL | 43,076 | 2,646.5 | 629.1 | 2,017.4 | 51/100 |
| 16 | Montgomery | AL | 193,728 | 2,829.7 | 594.7 | 2,235.1 | 48/100 |
| 17 | Huntsville | AL | 228,697 | 2,871.9 | 483.6 | 2,388.3 | 47/100 |
| 18 | Decatur | AL | 58,514 | 2,915.5 | 606.7 | 2,308.9 | 47/100 |
| 19 | Enterprise | AL | 30,766 | 3,003.3 | 624.1 | 2,379.3 | 45/100 |
| 20 | Gadsden | AL | 33,015 | 3,159.2 | 581.6 | 2,577.6 | 42/100 |
| 21 | Opelika | AL | 34,448 | 3,184.5 | 560.3 | 2,624.3 | 42/100 |
| 22 | Tuscaloosa | AL | 113,834 | 3,284.6 | 553.4 | 2,731.2 | 40/100 |
| 23 | Dothan | AL | 71,318 | 3,677.9 | 912.8 | 2,765.1 | 33/100 |
| 24 | Phenix City | AL | 38,323 | 4,248.1 | 777.6 | 3,470.5 | 22/100 |
| 25 | Birmingham | AL | 195,418 | 5,278.9 | 1,247.6 | 4,031.4 | 4/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Alabama?
Vestavia Hills, AL is the safest city in Alabama with a total crime rate of 727.6 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 2,370 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.