Chambers County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chambers County in AL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,802 violent crimes and 3,171 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.9 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 161.4 per 100k, 1.4% 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 CAnnual Rate122.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,802 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,171 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,292 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.9 | C | 2802 | 106.2 | +15.7% |
| Property Crime | 161.4 | C | 3171 | 163.6 | -1.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -50.8% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 48 | 5.8 | -35.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 371 | 22.3 | -78.0% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 541 | 24.0 | -46.7% |
| Larceny | 124.0 | C | 2292 | 116.4 | +6.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.7 | C | 326 | 22.2 | -6.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chambers County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, AL
Lanett Police Department
Lanett, AL
Valley Police Department
Valley, AL