Gulf Shores, AL is relatively safe compared to the US average when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Gulf Shores is 19.9, which is 3.8 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Gulf Shores is 80, which is 44.4 points higher than the US average of 35.4. While it may seem that there is a lot of property crime in Gulf Shores, it still remains safer than the national average for violent crime. Overall, Gulf Shores is a safe and secure place to live and visit.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Gulf Shores violent crime is 19.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Gulf Shores property crime is 80.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.