Macon County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macon County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,182 violent crimes and 986 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.4 per 100k residents, which is 47.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.5 per 100k, 67.9% below 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 AAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,182 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents338 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents986 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.4 | A | 1182 | 106.2 | -47.8% |
| Property Crime | 52.5 | A | 986 | 163.6 | -67.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 17 | 3.5 | -18.1% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 35 | 5.8 | -0.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.6 | C | 338 | 22.3 | -7.3% |
| Burglary | 8.7 | A | 288 | 24.0 | -63.8% |
| Larceny | 35.1 | A | 547 | 116.4 | -69.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 144 | 22.2 | -60.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Tuskegee Police Department
Tuskegee, AL
Franklin
Shorter Police Department
Shorter, AL