Lafayette, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lafayette Police Department serves the city of Lafayette, AL in Chambers County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 151 violent crimes and 85 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.3 per 100k residents, which is 64.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.6 per 100k, 53.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents151 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.3 | A | 151 | 106.2 | -64.0% |
| Property Crime | 76.6 | A | 85 | 163.6 | -53.2% |
| Larceny | 76.6 | B | 59 | 116.4 | -34.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanett | 0 miles | F 239.7 | C 194.8 | Violent: 526.3% higher Property: 154.4% higher |
| Valley | 0 miles | F 185.7 | F 332.3 | Violent: 385.1% higher Property: 334.0% higher |
| Roanoke | 16 miles | F 355.2 | F 299.1 | Violent: 827.9% higher Property: 290.6% higher |
| Opelika | 22 miles | F 264.2 | D 255.3 | Violent: 590.3% higher Property: 233.5% higher |
| Auburn | 22 miles | B 83.2 | A 88.1 | Violent: 117.3% higher Property: 15.0% higher |