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Guntersville, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Guntersville Police Department serves the city of Guntersville, AL in Marshall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 747 violent crimes and 1,073 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 144.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 376.7 per 100k, 130.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 D
Annual Rate144.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents747 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate376.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,073 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate321.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents830 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate44.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime144.0D747106.2+35.6%
Property Crime376.7F1073163.6+130.2%
Homicide11.1F40.5+1979.4%
Burglary11.1A14024.0-53.9%
Larceny321.3F830116.4+176.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft44.3F10122.2+99.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Albertville 4 miles
D 139.8
C 183.5
Violent: 2.9% lower
Property: 51.3% lower
Grant 4 miles
F 380.6
F 285.4
Violent: 164.2% higher
Property: 24.2% lower
Douglas 4 miles
F 386.1
F 386.1
Violent: 168.1% higher
Property: 2.5% higher
Arab 12 miles
F 367.4
F 355.9
Violent: 155.1% higher
Property: 5.5% lower
Boaz 14 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A