Lanett, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lanett Police Department serves the city of Lanett, AL in Chambers County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,021 violent crimes and 1,037 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 239.7 per 100k residents, which is 125.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 194.8 per 100k, 19.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate239.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,021 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate194.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,037 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents709 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 239.7 | F | 1021 | 106.2 | +125.7% |
| Property Crime | 194.8 | C | 1037 | 163.6 | +19.1% |
| Robbery | 15.0 | F | 26 | 5.8 | +157.5% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 207 | 24.0 | -37.7% |
| Larceny | 134.8 | C | 709 | 116.4 | +15.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.0 | D | 119 | 22.2 | +35.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 0 miles | A 38.3 | A 76.6 | Violent: 84.0% lower Property: 60.7% lower |
| Valley | 0 miles | F 185.7 | F 332.3 | Violent: 22.5% lower Property: 70.6% higher |
| Roanoke | 16 miles | F 355.2 | F 299.1 | Violent: 48.2% higher Property: 53.6% higher |
| Opelika | 22 miles | F 264.2 | D 255.3 | Violent: 10.2% higher Property: 31.1% higher |
| Auburn | 22 miles | B 83.2 | A 88.1 | Violent: 65.3% lower Property: 54.8% lower |