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Birmingham, Alabama: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 12.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Birmingham, about 3.5 times the rate across Alabama (3.5). Median household income is $46,051 and the median home value is $158,800. About 198,173 people live in Birmingham.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Birmingham?
Birmingham's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 2,415 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at about 3.5 times the Alabama rate (3.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 83 murders. Property crime came to 8,549 offenses (43.8 per 1,000; Alabama: 14.6). Car thefts stand out: 7.2 per 1,000, about 3.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 23% between 2021 and 2025 (3,138 to 2,415).
| Offense (2025) | Birmingham count | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,415 | 12.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 83 | 0.42 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 385 | 2.0 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,909 | 9.8 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 8,549 | 43.8 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,424 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,710 | 29.2 | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,415 | 7.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Birmingham changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,138 | 7,426 | 93 |
| 2022 | 3,306 | 8,292 | 143 |
| 2023 | 3,032 | 9,001 | 122 |
| 2024 | 2,491 | 8,154 | 116 |
| 2025 | 2,415 | 8,549 | 83 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Birmingham Police Department's own reports.
How does Birmingham compare with Alabama?
Households in Birmingham have a median income of $46,051 (Alabama: $63,999). The median owner-occupied home is worth $158,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,107 a month. About 198,173 people live on 147 square miles of land, roughly 1,347 per square mile. The city lies in Jefferson County and Shelby County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Birmingham | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198,173 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $46,051 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,800 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,107 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 45.5% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Birmingham?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Birmingham: 35Th Avenue. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Birmingham has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. The two tallest are Lake Purdy Dam (55 ft) and Barber Motorsports Lake (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Birmingham?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Birmingham city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Birmingham?
Federal school lists place 55 public and 27 private schools within Birmingham. 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Oak Mountain State Park, Rickwood Caverns State Park and Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Birmingham
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Birmingham city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #371 (Birmingham), Big Jim's Pawn INC (Birmingham), Brads Pawn & Jewelry (Birmingham), Cash America Pawn (3 in Birmingham) and Ezpawn (Birmingham).
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map inside the Birmingham city limits: ABZ Beverage (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #11 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #140 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #177 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #18 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #20 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #39 (Birmingham), Alabama ABC Store #70 (Birmingham) and 18 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Birmingham city limits: Planned Parenthood SE, Inc (Birmingham).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Birmingham?
In 2025, Birmingham had 12.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,415 reported), about 3.5 times the Alabama rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 43.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Birmingham?
$46,051 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $63,999 for Alabama.
How much do homes cost in Birmingham?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $158,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $209,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Birmingham?
Jefferson County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Hoover, AL (11 mi) · Tuscaloosa, AL (47 mi) · Decatur, AL (73 mi) · Huntsville, AL (81 mi) · Madison, AL (82 mi) · Montgomery, AL (87 mi)
More: Alabama statewide numbers · county pages: Jefferson County and Shelby County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Birmingham city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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