Fort Payne, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Payne Police Department serves the city of Fort Payne, AL in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 703 violent crimes and 629 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.4 per 100k residents, which is 26.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.7 per 100k, 50.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 DRape
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 134.4 | D | 703 | 106.2 | +26.6% |
| Property Crime | 80.7 | A | 629 | 163.6 | -50.7% |
| Rape | 13.4 | F | 20 | 3.5 | +280.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 42 | 22.3 | -69.8% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 98 | 24.0 | -72.0% |
| Larceny | 67.2 | A | 457 | 116.4 | -42.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -69.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 5 miles | A 48.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Geraldine | 5 miles | C 110.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Henagar | 5 miles | A 43.6 | A 87.2 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 8.1% higher |
| Powell | 5 miles | F 326.4 | B 108.8 | Violent: 142.9% higher Property: 34.9% higher |
| Mentone | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |