Marengo County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marengo County in AL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,160 violent crimes and 962 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 154.8 per 100k residents, which is +45.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 116.8 per 100k, -28.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate154.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,160 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents962 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents712 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 154.8 | D | 1160 | 106.2 | +45.8% |
| Property Crime | 116.8 | B | 962 | 163.6 | -28.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 202 | 22.3 | -6.2% |
| Burglary | 38.0 | D | 172 | 24.0 | +58.3% |
| Larceny | 61.6 | A | 712 | 116.4 | -47.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.2 | B | 76 | 22.2 | -22.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Demopolis Police Department
Demopolis, AL
Linden Police Department
Linden, AL
Thomaston Police Department
Thomaston, AL
Sweet Water Police Department
Sweet Water, AL