Butler, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Butler Police Department serves the city of Butler, AL in Choctaw County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 168 violent crimes and 180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.3 per 100k residents, which is 47.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 281.5 per 100k, 72.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate281.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate112.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.3 | A | 168 | 106.2 | -47.0% |
| Property Crime | 281.5 | F | 180 | 163.6 | +72.1% |
| Burglary | 112.6 | F | 40 | 24.0 | +368.6% |
| Larceny | 168.9 | D | 95 | 116.4 | +45.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertown | 0 miles | F 277.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 392.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Pennington | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Demopolis | 32 miles | F 296.0 | D 251.6 | Violent: 425.6% higher Property: 10.6% lower |
| Linden | 32 miles | F 323.3 | D 215.5 | Violent: 474.1% higher Property: 23.4% lower |
| Thomaston | 32 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |