Etowah County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Etowah County in AL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,252 violent crimes and 8,174 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.4 per 100k residents, which is 14.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 95.9 per 100k, 41.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate121.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,252 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,174 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,446 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,811 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents867 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.4 | C | 7252 | 106.2 | +14.3% |
| Property Crime | 95.9 | A | 8174 | 163.6 | -41.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 135 | 3.5 | -43.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 116 | 5.8 | -65.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 966 | 22.3 | -70.1% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 1446 | 24.0 | -16.7% |
| Larceny | 72.3 | A | 5811 | 116.4 | -37.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 867 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Etowah County Sheriff's Office
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