Cherokee County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in AL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 740 violent crimes and 1,012 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 152.8 per 100k residents, which is +43.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.6 per 100k, -24.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 DHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 152.8 | D | 740 | 106.2 | +43.9% |
| Property Crime | 123.6 | B | 1012 | 163.6 | -24.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 12 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 132 | 24.0 | -62.5% |
| Larceny | 114.6 | C | 800 | 116.4 | -1.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Centre Police Department
Centre, AL
Cedar Bluff Police Department
Cedar Bluff, AL
Leesburg Police Department
Leesburg, AL