Etowah County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Etowah County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,113 violent crimes and 7,502 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.0 per 100k residents, which is +30.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 109.8 per 100k, -32.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate139.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,113 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents869 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,502 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,251 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,456 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.0 | D | 6113 | 106.2 | +30.9% |
| Property Crime | 109.8 | B | 7502 | 163.6 | -32.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 107 | 3.5 | -31.6% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 114 | 5.8 | -58.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 869 | 22.3 | -64.1% |
| Burglary | 22.7 | C | 1251 | 24.0 | -5.6% |
| Larceny | 84.1 | B | 5456 | 116.4 | -27.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 750 | 22.2 | -91.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Attalla Police Department
Attalla, AL
Gadsden Police Department
Gadsden, AL
Rainbow City Police Department
Rainbow City, AL
Hokes Bluff Police Department
Hokes Bluff, AL
Walnut Grove Police Department
Walnut Grove, AL