Mobile County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mobile County in AL is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 37,666 violent crimes and 34,375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 232.8 per 100k residents, which is 119.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 180.2 per 100k, 10.2% 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 Rate232.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37,666 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents729 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,160 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents34,375 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,177 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,212 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,876 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 232.8 | F | 37666 | 106.2 | +119.2% |
| Property Crime | 180.2 | C | 34375 | 163.6 | +10.2% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 227 | 0.5 | +232.3% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 519 | 3.5 | -95.0% |
| Robbery | 9.0 | D | 729 | 5.8 | +54.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.6 | D | 8160 | 22.3 | +42.1% |
| Burglary | 37.8 | D | 6177 | 24.0 | +57.5% |
| Larceny | 116.4 | C | 24212 | 116.4 | -0.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.0 | C | 3876 | 22.2 | +8.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mobile County Sheriff's Office
Mobile Police Department
Mobile, AL
Prichard Police Department
Prichard, AL
Chickasaw Police Department
Chickasaw, AL
Citronelle Police Department
Citronelle, AL
Saraland Police Department
Saraland, AL
Bayou La Batre Police Department
Bayou La Batre, AL
Satsuma Police Department
Satsuma, AL
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, AL
Creola Police Department
Creola, AL
Mobile Regional Airport
University of South Alabama
Dauphin Island Police Department
Dauphin Island, AL