Centre, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Centre Police Department serves the city of Centre, AL in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 492 violent crimes and 782 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 405.5 per 100k residents, which is 281.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 216.3 per 100k, 32.2% 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 1 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 FAnnual Rate405.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate216.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents782 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate189.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents641 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 405.5 | F | 492 | 106.2 | +281.8% |
| Property Crime | 216.3 | D | 782 | 163.6 | +32.2% |
| Burglary | 27.0 | C | 90 | 24.0 | +12.5% |
| Larceny | 189.2 | F | 641 | 116.4 | +62.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff | 6 miles | A 52.9 | A 52.9 | Violent: 87.0% lower Property: 75.5% lower |
| Leesburg | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.0% lower |
| Fort Payne | 20 miles | D 134.4 | A 80.7 | Violent: 66.9% lower Property: 62.7% lower |
| Gadsden | 22 miles | F 290.3 | D 226.8 | Violent: 28.4% lower Property: 4.9% higher |
| Glencoe | 22 miles | A 18.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 95.4% lower Property: N/A |