Brewton, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Brewton Police Department serves the city of Brewton, AL in Escambia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 786 violent crimes and 666 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 250.7 per 100k residents, which is 136.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 308.5 per 100k, 88.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate250.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate308.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents666 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate270.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 250.7 | F | 786 | 106.2 | +136.0% |
| Property Crime | 308.5 | F | 666 | 163.6 | +88.6% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 84 | 24.0 | -19.8% |
| Larceny | 270.0 | F | 525 | 116.4 | +132.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.3 | B | 52 | 22.2 | -13.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmore | 0 miles | F 505.5 | F 373.1 | Violent: 101.7% higher Property: 20.9% higher |
| East Brewton | 0 miles | F 221.1 | F 353.8 | Violent: 11.8% lower Property: 14.7% higher |
| Flomaton | 0 miles | F 274.7 | F 274.7 | Violent: 9.6% higher Property: 11.0% lower |
| Evergreen | 24 miles | B 90.5 | B 120.6 | Violent: 63.9% lower Property: 60.9% lower |
| Castleberry | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |