Mobile, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mobile Police Department serves the city of Mobile, AL in Mobile County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 25,550 violent crimes and 22,805 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 182.3 per 100k residents, which is 71.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 186.1 per 100k, 13.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 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 FAnnual Rate182.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,550 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,217 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,805 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,681 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate131.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,006 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,089 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 182.3 | F | 25550 | 106.2 | +71.7% |
| Property Crime | 186.1 | C | 22805 | 163.6 | +13.8% |
| Homicide | 1.3 | F | 135 | 0.5 | +136.5% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 386 | 3.5 | -40.3% |
| Robbery | 4.6 | B | 527 | 5.8 | -20.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.6 | F | 6217 | 22.3 | +149.8% |
| Burglary | 35.0 | D | 3681 | 24.0 | +45.5% |
| Larceny | 131.4 | C | 17006 | 116.4 | +12.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 2089 | 22.2 | -10.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard | 4 miles | F 305.1 | F 331.9 | Violent: 67.3% higher Property: 78.3% higher |
| Chickasaw | 6 miles | D 144.2 | C 192.3 | Violent: 20.9% lower Property: 3.3% higher |
| Bayou La Batre | 6 miles | F 372.6 | F 372.6 | Violent: 104.3% higher Property: 100.2% higher |
| Satsuma | 6 miles | C 117.2 | A 43.9 | Violent: 35.8% lower Property: 76.4% lower |
| Mount Vernon | 6 miles | F 504.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 176.8% higher Property: N/A |