Demopolis, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Demopolis Police Department serves the city of Demopolis, AL in Marengo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 961 violent crimes and 804 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 296.0 per 100k residents, which is 178.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.6 per 100k, 53.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate296.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents961 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents159 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate251.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents804 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate192.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime296.0F961106.2+178.7%
Property Crime251.6D804163.6+53.8%
Aggravated Assault29.6D15922.3+33.0%
Burglary44.4F13124.0+84.8%
Larceny192.4F613116.4+65.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.8B5822.2-33.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Linden 0 miles
F 323.3
D 215.5
Violent: 9.2% higher
Property: 14.3% lower
Thomaston 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Sweet Water 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Butler 32 miles
A 56.3
F 281.5
Violent: 81.0% lower
Property: 11.9% higher
Gilbertown 32 miles
F 277.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 6.3% lower
Property: N/A