Baldwin County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Baldwin County in AL is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,129 violent crimes and 11,267 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.0 per 100k residents, which is 54.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 160.6 per 100k, 1.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate164.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,129 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,381 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate160.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,267 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,580 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,945 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.0 | D | 9129 | 106.2 | +54.4% |
| Property Crime | 160.6 | C | 11267 | 163.6 | -1.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 183 | 3.5 | -61.7% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 123 | 5.8 | -20.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 1381 | 22.3 | -18.1% |
| Burglary | 16.6 | B | 1580 | 24.0 | -30.9% |
| Larceny | 117.6 | C | 8945 | 116.4 | +1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.7 | C | 717 | 22.2 | +2.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Bay Minette Police Department
Bay Minette, AL
Fairhope Police Department
Fairhope, AL
Foley Police Department
Foley, AL
Gulf Shores Police Department
Gulf Shores, AL
Robertsdale Police Department
Robertsdale, AL
Loxley Police Department
Loxley, AL
Silverhill Police Department
Silverhill, AL
Daphne Police Department
Daphne, AL
Summerdale Police Department
Summerdale, AL
Elberta Police Department
Elberta, AL
Faulkner State Community College
Orange Beach Police Department
Orange Beach, AL
Spanish Fort Police Department
Spanish Fort, AL