Hamilton, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hamilton Police Department serves the city of Hamilton, AL in Marion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 263 violent crimes and 372 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.3 per 100k residents, which is 18.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 172.5 per 100k, 5.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 BAnnual Rate86.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents263 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate172.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.3 | B | 263 | 106.2 | -18.8% |
| Property Crime | 172.5 | C | 372 | 163.6 | +5.4% |
| Larceny | 158.1 | D | 286 | 116.4 | +35.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.4 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -35.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | 0 miles | D 146.6 | B 146.6 | Violent: 70.0% higher Property: 15.0% lower |
| Guin | 0 miles | A 46.6 | A 46.6 | Violent: 46.0% lower Property: 73.0% lower |
| Hackleburg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Brilliant | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 362.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 110.0% higher |
| Bear Creek | 0 miles | F 189.4 | A 94.7 | Violent: 119.6% higher Property: 45.1% lower |