Dallas County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dallas County in AL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,401 violent crimes and 2,563 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 203.4 per 100k residents, which is 91.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 129.7 per 100k, 20.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate203.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,401 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents660 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,563 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents639 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,602 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 203.4 | F | 3401 | 106.2 | +91.5% |
| Property Crime | 129.7 | B | 2563 | 163.6 | -20.7% |
| Homicide | 3.0 | F | 30 | 0.5 | +464.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 74 | 5.8 | -48.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.0 | F | 660 | 22.3 | +129.1% |
| Burglary | 36.4 | D | 639 | 24.0 | +51.5% |
| Larceny | 71.5 | A | 1602 | 116.4 | -38.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.8 | B | 287 | 22.2 | -28.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Selma Police Department
Selma, AL