Phenix City, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Phenix City Police Department serves the city of Phenix City, AL in Lee, Russell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,525 violent crimes and 6,247 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 284.2 per 100k residents, which is 167.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 360.5 per 100k, 120.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade DRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 284.2 | F | 5525 | 106.2 | +167.6% |
| Property Crime | 360.5 | F | 6247 | 163.6 | +120.3% |
| Homicide | 5.3 | F | 46 | 0.5 | +887.2% |
| Rape | 5.3 | D | 152 | 3.5 | +48.7% |
| Robbery | 26.3 | F | 198 | 5.8 | +352.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 42.1 | F | 895 | 22.3 | +89.2% |
| Burglary | 42.1 | F | 898 | 24.0 | +75.2% |
| Larceny | 278.9 | F | 4519 | 116.4 | +139.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 39.5 | F | 818 | 22.2 | +78.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika | 23 miles | F 264.2 | D 255.3 | Violent: 7.0% lower Property: 29.2% lower |
| Auburn | 29 miles | B 83.2 | A 88.1 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 75.6% lower |
| Lafayette | 38 miles | A 38.3 | A 76.6 | Violent: 86.5% lower Property: 78.8% lower |
| Lanett | 38 miles | F 239.7 | C 194.8 | Violent: 15.6% lower Property: 46.0% lower |
| Valley | 38 miles | F 185.7 | F 332.3 | Violent: 34.6% lower Property: 7.8% lower |