Auburn, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Auburn Police Department serves the city of Auburn, AL in Lee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,437 violent crimes and 4,350 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.2 per 100k residents, which is 21.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.1 per 100k, 46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate83.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,437 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,350 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,697 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 83.2 | B | 3437 | 106.2 | -21.7% |
| Property Crime | 88.1 | A | 4350 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Rape | 6.1 | F | 79 | 3.5 | +73.1% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 49 | 5.8 | -79.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 449 | 22.3 | -67.0% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 369 | 24.0 | -49.1% |
| Larceny | 72.2 | A | 3697 | 116.4 | -38.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 281 | 22.2 | -83.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika | 7 miles | F 264.2 | D 255.3 | Violent: 217.7% higher Property: 189.9% higher |
| Tuskegee | 17 miles | F 208.7 | D 197.1 | Violent: 150.9% higher Property: 123.8% higher |
| Notasulga | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Shorter | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lafayette | 22 miles | A 38.3 | A 76.6 | Violent: 54.0% lower Property: 13.1% lower |