University of Alabama at Birmingham: Crime & Safety

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University of Alabama at Birmingham LogoF University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public school in Birmingham, Alabama with about 21,640 students and 10,680 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government information, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses, nonforcible sex offenses, and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
1
0
0.1%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
15
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
39
0
0.4%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
22
0
0.3%

Burglary
50
2
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
36
0
0.4%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
41
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of Alabama at Birmingham based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of University of Alabama at Birmingham campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Alabama at Birmingham, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

The University of AlabamaThe University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
Approximately 38,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityAuburn, AL
Around 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1260, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA
Over 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Alabama in HuntsvilleUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL
Around 9,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 28 to enroll.

Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Around 9,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of West AlabamaUniversity of West AlabamaLivingston, AL
About 5,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C+. SAT 940, ACT 19 to enroll.

Samford UniversitySamford UniversityBirmingham, AL
Around 5,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

Mississippi University for WomenMississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS
Around 2,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. ACT 20 to enroll.

Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL
Roughly 5,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. ACT 22 to enroll.

Alabama A & M UniversityAlabama A & M UniversityNormal, AL
Roughly 6,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 900, ACT 17 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Birmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham, AL
About 1,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

Herzing University BirminghamHerzing University BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Miles CollegeMiles CollegeFairfield, AL
More than 1,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

Lawson State Community CollegeLawson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL
More than 3,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-.

Midfield Institute of CosmetologyMidfield Institute of CosmetologyMidfield, AL
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Winonah's International School of CosmetologyWinonah's International School of CosmetologyHoover, AL
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Brown Beauty Barber SchoolBrown Beauty Barber SchoolBessemer, AL
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Jefferson State Community CollegeJefferson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL
Over 8,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

University of MontevalloUniversity of MontevalloMontevallo, AL
Over 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

Bevill State Community CollegeBevill State Community CollegeJasper, AL
Around 3,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Talladega CollegeTalladega CollegeTalladega, AL
Around 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C.

George C Wallace State Community College HancevilleGeorge C Wallace State Community College HancevilleHanceville, AL
About 6,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

University Academy of Hair DesignUniversity Academy of Hair DesignTuscaloosa, AL
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Stillman CollegeStillman CollegeTuscaloosa, AL
Around 800 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

Shelton State Community CollegeShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, AL
Roughly 4,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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