Mobile, AL has safety grade D, a population of about 189,994, an overall crime rate near 1,345 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 Mobile, AL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Mobile, AL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Mobile, AL
Mobile, AL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (48.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,556 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Mobile align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Mobile, AL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area with GEOID "16000US0150000", a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. Total crime count stands at 2,556 incidents. Property crime is the most prevalent category, accounting for 1,231 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (609 incidents), followed by burglary/breaking & entering (228 incidents), destruction/damage/vandalism of property (171 incidents), stolen property offenses (117 incidents), and motor vehicle theft (106 incidents). Assault is the second most common crime category, with 1,111 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. Robbery accounts for 106 incidents. Homicide, while the least frequent, still registers 25 incidents, all categorized as homicide offenses. Sex offenses total 28 incidents, including sex offenses (14 incidents), kidnapping/abduction (11 incidents), and sex offenses, non-forcible (3 incidents). The "others" category includes 55 incidents, comprising fraud offenses (43 incidents), counterfeiting/forgery (7 incidents), arson (2 incidents), embezzlement (2 incidents), and bribery (1 incident). To provide a comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. This includes the city and state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes. Without this information, a complete assessment of the area's safety and a comparison to national averages is not possible.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
36602
0
Safety121.8
Per 1K122
Total Crimes36603
0
Safety67.0
Per 1K67
Total Crimes36610
0
Safety58.0
Per 1K58
Total Crimes36605
0
Safety42.6
Per 1K43
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FAQ about crime in Mobile, 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 Mobile, 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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