Fayette County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in AL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 472 violent crimes and 461 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is 55.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.9 per 100k, 44.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents461 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.9 | A | 472 | 106.2 | -55.8% |
| Property Crime | 90.9 | A | 461 | 163.6 | -44.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.1 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +127.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 80 | 24.0 | -19.1% |
| Larceny | 63.4 | A | 297 | 116.4 | -45.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 80 | 22.2 | -63.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Fayette Police Department
Fayette, AL
Berry Police Department
Berry, AL