Marshall County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marshall County in AL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,539 violent crimes and 3,397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 215.8 per 100k residents, which is 103.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 252.9 per 100k, 54.6% above 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 FAnnual Rate215.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,539 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate252.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,397 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate192.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,255 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents465 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 215.8 | F | 2539 | 106.2 | +103.2% |
| Property Crime | 252.9 | D | 3397 | 163.6 | +54.6% |
| Homicide | 2.2 | F | 6 | 0.5 | +315.9% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 83 | 3.5 | -65.2% |
| Robbery | 0.4 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -93.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.9 | A | 301 | 22.3 | -82.7% |
| Burglary | 29.1 | D | 664 | 24.0 | +20.9% |
| Larceny | 192.2 | F | 2255 | 116.4 | +65.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.7 | D | 465 | 22.2 | +42.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Albertville Police Department
Albertville, AL
Guntersville Police Department
Guntersville, AL
Grant Police Department
Grant, AL
Douglas Police Department
Douglas, AL