Yes, Alabama is a dangerous state as it ranks as the #12 most dangerous state in the United States based on our analysis of the latest FBI Crime Data. The violent crime rate in alabama ranks 14th highest in the United States -- 16.96% worse than US average violent crime rate. The property crime rate in the Heart of Dixie ranks 19th highest in the United States -- 9.12% worse than US average property crime rate. The latest reporting year from the FBI was 2020.