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Brighton, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Brighton Police Department serves the city of Brighton, AL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 238 violent crimes and 153 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 537.4 per 100k residents, which is 406.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 358.3 per 100k, 119.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 F
Annual Rate537.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate313.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate358.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime537.4F238106.2+406.0%
Property Crime358.3F153163.6+119.0%
Aggravated Assault313.5F10222.3+1308.5%
Burglary134.3F2924.0+459.1%
Larceny134.3C73116.4+15.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft44.8F4322.2+101.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bessemer 2 miles
F 457.6
F 505.7
Violent: 14.9% lower
Property: 41.2% higher
Pleasant Grove 4 miles
C 106.4
A 85.1
Violent: 80.2% lower
Property: 76.2% lower
Hoover 9 miles
A 68.3
B 111.6
Violent: 87.3% lower
Property: 68.8% lower
Birmingham 9 miles
F 240.2
F 407.2
Violent: 55.3% lower
Property: 13.7% higher
Fairfield 9 miles
F 284.0
F 416.5
Violent: 47.2% lower
Property: 16.3% higher