Alabaster, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 33,373, an overall crime rate near 980 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Alabaster, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Alabaster, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Alabaster, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Alabaster, AL shows good safety standards with a B+ rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
With property crimes being more prevalent (74.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 327 incidents suggests Alabaster maintains good community safety standards.
Alabaster demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID "16000US0100820," a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total crime count is 327 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 245 incidents, with larceny/theft offenses being the most significant subcategory (231 incidents), followed by stolen property offenses (8 incidents), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (3 incidents), and motor vehicle theft (3 incidents). Assault is the second most common main category, with 70 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 9 incidents, including fraud offenses (6 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (2 incidents), and arson (1 incident). Robbery is the least frequent main category, with only 3 incidents.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Alabaster, AL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Alabaster, AL and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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