Vernon, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernon Police Department serves the city of Vernon, AL in Lamar County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 219 violent crimes and 200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 272.5 per 100k residents, which is 156.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 218.0 per 100k, 33.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 FAnnual Rate272.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate218.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate54.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate163.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 272.5 | F | 219 | 106.2 | +156.5% |
| Property Crime | 218.0 | D | 200 | 163.6 | +33.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 54.5 | F | 23 | 22.3 | +144.9% |
| Burglary | 54.5 | F | 45 | 24.0 | +126.8% |
| Larceny | 163.5 | D | 134 | 116.4 | +40.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulligent | 0 miles | A 55.0 | A 55.0 | Violent: 79.8% lower Property: 74.8% lower |
| Millport | 0 miles | C 103.5 | A 103.5 | Violent: 62.0% lower Property: 52.5% lower |
| Fayette | 19 miles | C 120.8 | C 169.1 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: 22.4% lower |
| Hamilton | 27 miles | B 86.3 | C 172.5 | Violent: 68.3% lower Property: 20.9% lower |
| Winfield | 27 miles | D 146.6 | B 146.6 | Violent: 46.2% lower Property: 32.7% lower |