Lauderdale County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lauderdale County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,098 violent crimes and 5,671 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.4 per 100k residents, which is -20.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.2 per 100k, -29.0% below 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 BAnnual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,098 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents741 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,671 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents897 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,269 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents498 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.4 | B | 4098 | 106.2 | -20.6% |
| Property Crime | 116.2 | B | 5671 | 163.6 | -29.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 122 | 3.5 | -73.3% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 77 | 5.8 | -75.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 741 | 22.3 | -68.1% |
| Burglary | 17.1 | B | 897 | 24.0 | -28.9% |
| Larceny | 70.1 | A | 4269 | 116.4 | -39.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.0 | D | 498 | 22.2 | +30.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Florence Police Department
Florence, AL
St. Florian Police Department
St. Florian, AL
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, AL
Rogersville Police Department
Rogersville, AL
Killen Police Department
Killen, AL