Escambia County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Escambia County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,668 violent crimes and 2,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 250.4 per 100k residents, which is 135.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 262.0 per 100k, 60.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate250.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,668 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate262.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,232 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate156.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,657 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate62.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 250.4 | F | 2668 | 106.2 | +135.8% |
| Property Crime | 262.0 | F | 2232 | 163.6 | +60.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 39 | 3.5 | +104.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 64.3 | F | 609 | 22.3 | +188.8% |
| Burglary | 29.6 | D | 373 | 24.0 | +23.0% |
| Larceny | 156.1 | D | 1657 | 116.4 | +34.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 62.7 | F | 189 | 22.2 | +182.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Atmore Police Department
Atmore, AL
Brewton Police Department
Brewton, AL
East Brewton Police Department
East Brewton, AL
Flomaton Police Department
Flomaton, AL