Alexander City, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Alexander City Police Department serves the city of Alexander City, AL in Tallapoosa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,725 violent crimes and 2,499 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 453.8 per 100k residents, which is 327.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 357.5 per 100k, 118.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate453.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,725 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents577 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate357.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,499 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate316.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,485 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime453.8F2725106.2+327.3%
Property Crime357.5F2499163.6+118.5%
Aggravated Assault41.3F57722.3+85.3%
Burglary13.8A84424.0-42.8%
Larceny316.3F1485116.4+171.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.5D16322.2+24.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 1
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Camp Hill 0 miles
C 103.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 77.2% lower
Property: N/A
New Site 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Jacksons Gap 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Dadeville 3 miles
D 168.7
A 67.5
Violent: 62.8% lower
Property: 81.1% lower
Lafayette 24 miles
A 38.3
A 76.6
Violent: 91.6% lower
Property: 78.6% lower