Mobile County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mobile County in AL is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 31,887 violent crimes and 28,391 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 205.4 per 100k residents, which is +93.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 167.8 per 100k, +2.6% 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 Rate205.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31,887 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents439 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents662 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents7,269 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,391 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,707 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,735 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,871 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 205.4 | F | 31887 | 106.2 | +93.4% |
| Property Crime | 167.8 | C | 28391 | 163.6 | +2.6% |
| Homicide | 2.1 | F | 188 | 0.5 | +298.8% |
| Rape | 0.2 | A | 439 | 3.5 | -94.0% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 662 | 5.8 | +52.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.2 | D | 7269 | 22.3 | +26.5% |
| Burglary | 30.5 | D | 4707 | 24.0 | +26.9% |
| Larceny | 116.3 | C | 20735 | 116.4 | -0.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.5 | C | 2871 | 22.2 | -7.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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
Dauphin Island Police Department
Dauphin Island, AL