Clay County, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clay County in AL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 522 violent crimes and 258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 188.4 per 100k residents, which is +77.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 25.5 per 100k, -84.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 F
Annual Rate188.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents522 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents258 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate25.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime188.4F522106.2+77.4%
Property Crime25.5A258163.6-84.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A33.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault25.5C12722.3+14.7%
Burglary0.0A3624.0-100.0%
Larceny25.5A201116.4-78.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ashland Police Department

Ashland, AL

Lineville Police Department

Lineville, AL