Colbert County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colbert County in AL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,730 violent crimes and 3,425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.4 per 100k residents, which is 56.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.8 per 100k, 51.2% 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 Rate46.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,730 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate79.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,425 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents637 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,410 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents366 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.4 | A | 2730 | 106.2 | -56.3% |
| Property Crime | 79.8 | A | 3425 | 163.6 | -51.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 15 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 51 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -73.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 376 | 22.3 | -74.6% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 637 | 24.0 | -87.1% |
| Larceny | 74.3 | A | 2410 | 116.4 | -36.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.4 | A | 366 | 22.2 | -89.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colbert County Sheriff's Office
Sheffield Police Department
Sheffield, AL
District Attorney:
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