Lawrence County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in AL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,109 violent crimes and 1,095 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.9 per 100k residents, which is 64.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.7 per 100k, 72.7% 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 AAnnual Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,109 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,095 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents719 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.9 | A | 1109 | 106.2 | -64.3% |
| Property Crime | 44.7 | A | 1095 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -82.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 152 | 22.3 | -75.2% |
| Burglary | 1.2 | A | 220 | 24.0 | -94.9% |
| Larceny | 38.0 | A | 719 | 116.4 | -67.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.5 | A | 153 | 22.2 | -75.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Moulton Police Department
Moulton, AL
Town Creek Police Department
Town Creek, AL
Courtland Police Department
Courtland, AL
Hillsboro Police Department
Hillsboro, AL
North Courtland Police Department
North Courtland, AL