Birmingham, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Birmingham Police Department serves the city of Birmingham, AL in Jefferson, Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 21,920 violent crimes and 27,988 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 240.2 per 100k residents, which is 126.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 407.2 per 100k, 148.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 107 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 240.2 | F | 21920 | 106.2 | +126.2% |
| Property Crime | 407.2 | F | 27988 | 163.6 | +148.9% |
| Homicide | 7.2 | F | 392 | 0.5 | +1245.6% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 190 | 3.5 | -56.5% |
| Robbery | 17.4 | F | 1509 | 5.8 | +199.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 96.3 | F | 8237 | 22.3 | +332.7% |
| Burglary | 65.0 | F | 4865 | 24.0 | +170.7% |
| Larceny | 239.7 | F | 16781 | 116.4 | +106.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 93.2 | F | 5934 | 22.2 | +320.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 107 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Sikh | 42 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 2 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 2 |
| Anti-Buddhist | 11 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 11 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 10 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 0 miles | F 284.0 | F 416.5 | Violent: 18.2% higher Property: 2.3% higher |
| Gardendale | 0 miles | C 110.0 | B 122.2 | Violent: 54.2% lower Property: 70.0% lower |
| Leeds | 0 miles | C 113.3 | C 161.9 | Violent: 52.8% lower Property: 60.2% lower |
| Midfield | 0 miles | A 40.4 | A 20.2 | Violent: 83.2% lower Property: 95.0% lower |
| Vestavia Hills | 0 miles | A 15.8 | A 84.5 | Violent: 93.4% lower Property: 79.3% lower |