Saraland, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Saraland Police Department serves the city of Saraland, AL in Mobile County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,583 violent crimes and 1,728 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.1 per 100k residents, which is 54.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 133.7 per 100k, 18.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.1 | D | 1583 | 106.2 | +54.5% |
| Property Crime | 133.7 | B | 1728 | 163.6 | -18.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 122 | 22.3 | -72.7% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 149 | 24.0 | -24.1% |
| Larceny | 109.4 | C | 1380 | 116.4 | -6.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 199 | 22.2 | -72.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard | 5 miles | F 305.1 | F 331.9 | Violent: 85.9% higher Property: 148.2% higher |
| Mobile | 9 miles | F 182.3 | C 186.1 | Violent: 11.1% higher Property: 39.2% higher |
| Chickasaw | 11 miles | D 144.2 | C 192.3 | Violent: 12.1% lower Property: 43.8% higher |
| Bayou La Batre | 11 miles | F 372.6 | F 372.6 | Violent: 127.1% higher Property: 178.7% higher |
| Satsuma | 11 miles | C 117.2 | A 43.9 | Violent: 28.6% lower Property: 67.1% lower |