Baldwin County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Baldwin County in AL is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,638 violent crimes and 10,182 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 174.7 per 100k residents, which is +64.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.4 per 100k, +5.4% above 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 FAnnual Rate174.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,638 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,008 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,182 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,318 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,235 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents604 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 174.7 | F | 7638 | 106.2 | +64.5% |
| Property Crime | 172.4 | C | 10182 | 163.6 | +5.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 25 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 167 | 3.5 | -58.6% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 66 | 5.8 | -15.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.9 | B | 1008 | 22.3 | -15.0% |
| Burglary | 17.8 | B | 1318 | 24.0 | -26.0% |
| Larceny | 126.2 | C | 8235 | 116.4 | +8.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 604 | 22.2 | +10.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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
Orange Beach Police Department
Orange Beach, AL
Spanish Fort Police Department
Spanish Fort, AL