Alabama’s diverse landscape encompasses everything from bustling industrial cities to quiet rural communities, each facing unique challenges when it comes to property crime. The state’s burglary rate of 456 per 100,000 residents reflects broader patterns influenced by economic conditions, geographic factors, and demographic shifts. Economic hardship remains a significant driver, with areas experiencing higher unemployment rates and lower median incomes consistently showing elevated property crime rates.
Methodology: Rankings are based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data, focusing on burglary incidents per 100,000…..