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Elba, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 3,874, an overall crime rate near 1,342 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 Elba, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Elba, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Elba, AL

Elba, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

8.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

5.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

52

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Elba, 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 (61.5% 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 52 incidents suggests Elba maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Elba demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/26/2026

Elba, AL Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US0123296, a total of 52 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 19 incidents, broken down into Burglary/Breaking & Entering (4), Larceny/Theft Offenses (5), Stolen Property Offenses (5), and Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (5). Assault follows with 29 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Robbery accounts for 3 incidents, and there is a single incident categorized as "others," specifically Arson. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US0123296 corresponds to a specific census-designated place, but without knowing the city and state, population, and median income, it's difficult to contextualize the crime data. For example, a population of 5,200 would translate to a crime rate of 1,000 per 100,000 residents, while a population of 52,000 would result in a crime rate of 100 per 100,000 residents. Similarly, the median income would help assess socioeconomic factors that may correlate with crime rates. A safety score and grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip code data would further enhance the analysis. Without this additional information, it's challenging to provide meaningful insights beyond the raw numbers. For instance, the high number of assault offenses could indicate a need for community intervention programs or increased law enforcement presence. The prevalence of property crimes suggests potential vulnerabilities in security measures or economic hardship driving theft. However, these are just speculative interpretations without the necessary context.

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Safest Zip Codes
10
35080
#1
Shelby County Area
0
Safety
15.8
Per 1K
16
Total Crimes

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36114
#2
Montgomery County Area
0
Safety
14.5
Per 1K
15
Total Crimes

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35173
#3
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
17.1
Per 1K
17
Total Crimes

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35117
#4
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
16.3
Per 1K
16
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
10
36602
#1
Mobile County Area
0
Safety
121.8
Per 1K
122
Total Crimes
35203
#2
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
106.8
Per 1K
107
Total Crimes
36616
#3
Mobile County Area
0
Safety
82.1
Per 1K
82
Total Crimes
35234
#4
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
79.8
Per 1K
80
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Elba, AL

PulseReal currently grades Elba, AL as D. The population used for these rates is 3,874. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,342 per 100,000 residents.

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 Elba, 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 Elba, AL and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.

HUD Market Data

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BLS Local Area Statistics

Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.

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