Located in the Gulf Coast region of Alabama, the Mobile metropolitan area has seen a rise in crime rates in recent years. According to statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 32.9, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in the Mobile area is 63.6, almost double the national average of 35.4. These crimes include burglary, theft, and vandalism. The high crime rates in the Mobile metro area can be attributed to various factors, including poverty, drug activity, and a lack of resources for law enforcement. However, efforts are being made to address these issues and decrease crime rates in the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mobile Metro Area violent crime is 32.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Mobile Metro Area property crime is 63.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mobile, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mobile, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mobile, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.