Lee County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in AL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,616 violent crimes and 8,265 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.7 per 100k residents, which is +63.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 171.7 per 100k, +5.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate173.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,616 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,265 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents773 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate145.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,882 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.7 | F | 7616 | 106.2 | +63.6% |
| Property Crime | 171.7 | C | 8265 | 163.6 | +5.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 167 | 3.5 | +112.5% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 134 | 5.8 | -64.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.0 | B | 1193 | 22.3 | -10.1% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 773 | 24.0 | -31.3% |
| Larceny | 145.9 | D | 6882 | 116.4 | +25.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 598 | 22.2 | -58.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, AL
Opelika Police Department
Opelika, AL