Tuscaloosa County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tuscaloosa County in AL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,889 violent crimes and 14,651 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.1 per 100k residents, which is +18.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.8 per 100k, -35.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate126.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,889 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,651 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,911 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,463 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,261 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.1 | C | 10889 | 106.2 | +18.8% |
| Property Crime | 105.8 | A | 14651 | 163.6 | -35.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 52 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -48.0% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 391 | 5.8 | -49.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.7 | C | 2137 | 22.3 | +20.0% |
| Burglary | 10.3 | A | 1911 | 24.0 | -57.3% |
| Larceny | 89.5 | B | 11463 | 116.4 | -23.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 1261 | 22.2 | -72.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tuscaloosa Police Department
Tuscaloosa, AL
Northport Police Department
Northport, AL
Brookwood Police Department
Brookwood, AL
Coaling Police Department
Coaling, AL