Sylacauga, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sylacauga Police Department serves the city of Sylacauga, AL in Talladega County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,631 violent crimes and 1,558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 230.6 per 100k residents, which is 117.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 419.9 per 100k, 156.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate230.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,631 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate419.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,558 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate189.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate172.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 230.6 | F | 1631 | 106.2 | +117.1% |
| Property Crime | 419.9 | F | 1558 | 163.6 | +156.7% |
| Robbery | 8.2 | D | 22 | 5.8 | +41.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 241 | 22.3 | -63.0% |
| Burglary | 189.4 | F | 295 | 24.0 | +688.1% |
| Larceny | 172.9 | D | 1114 | 116.4 | +48.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 41.2 | F | 140 | 22.2 | +85.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega | 0 miles | F 326.5 | F 277.9 | Violent: 41.6% higher Property: 33.8% lower |
| Lincoln | 0 miles | F 201.1 | D 201.1 | Violent: 12.8% lower Property: 52.1% lower |
| Munford | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Childersburg | 12 miles | F 368.8 | F 2430.0 | Violent: 60.0% higher Property: 478.7% higher |
| Ashland | 19 miles | F 255.2 | A 51.0 | Violent: 10.7% higher Property: 87.8% lower |