Blount County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Blount County in AL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,459 violent crimes and 3,516 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.9 per 100k residents, which is 11.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.6 per 100k, 25.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,459 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents571 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,516 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents618 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,434 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.9 | B | 3459 | 106.2 | -11.6% |
| Property Crime | 122.6 | B | 3516 | 163.6 | -25.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 109 | 3.5 | -77.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.1 | A | 571 | 22.3 | -49.9% |
| Burglary | 4.4 | A | 618 | 24.0 | -81.7% |
| Larceny | 111.2 | C | 2434 | 116.4 | -4.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 452 | 22.2 | -69.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blount County Sheriff's Office
Oneonta Police Department
Oneonta, AL
Blountsville Police Department
Blountsville, AL
Cleveland Police Department
Cleveland, AL
Snead Police Department
Snead, AL
Highland Lake Police Department
Highland Lake, AL