Bay Minette, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 9,297, an overall crime rate near 1,872 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 Bay Minette, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Bay Minette, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Bay Minette, AL
Bay Minette, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 9.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
10.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Bay Minette, AL demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (51.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 174 incidents suggests Bay Minette maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Bay Minette demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Bay Minette, AL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0104660, a significant portion of reported incidents fall under the category of property crime, accounting for 81 out of a total of 174 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most prevalent, with 53 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property at 17 incidents. Stolen property offenses account for 6 incidents, while motor vehicle theft and burglary/breaking & entering are relatively less frequent, with 4 and 1 incidents, respectively. Assault offenses represent a substantial portion of the overall crime, with 89 incidents reported. Other categories, such as sex offenses and others, have considerably lower incident counts, with 1 and 3 incidents, respectively. Within the "others" category, all 3 incidents are classified as fraud offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US0104660, population figures, median income, crime rates per 100k, safety scores, safety grades, violent crime rates, property crime rates, crime map data, and zip code data. Without this information, it is challenging to contextualize the provided crime data and draw meaningful conclusions about the safety and security of the area.
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Safest Zip Codes
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36602
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Safety121.8
Per 1K122
Total Crimes35203
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Safety106.8
Per 1K107
Total Crimes36616
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Safety82.1
Per 1K82
Total Crimes35234
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Safety79.8
Per 1K80
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FAQ about crime in Bay Minette, AL
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 Bay Minette, AL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
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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