Colbert County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colbert County in AL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,051 violent crimes and 2,874 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.6 per 100k residents, which is -59.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.1 per 100k, -46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate42.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,051 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,874 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,098 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.6 | A | 2051 | 106.2 | -59.9% |
| Property Crime | 88.1 | A | 2874 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 38 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -69.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 268 | 22.3 | -74.1% |
| Burglary | 2.8 | A | 475 | 24.0 | -88.4% |
| Larceny | 82.5 | B | 2098 | 116.4 | -29.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 294 | 22.2 | -87.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sheffield Police Department
Sheffield, AL
Tuscumbia Police Department
Tuscumbia, AL
Muscle Shoals Police Department
Muscle Shoals, AL
Cherokee Police Department
Cherokee, AL
Leighton Police Department
Leighton, AL
Littleville Police Department
Littleville, AL