Butler County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Butler County in AL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,197 violent crimes and 1,035 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 165.3 per 100k residents, which is 55.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 130.0 per 100k, 20.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate165.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,197 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents815 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 165.3 | D | 1197 | 106.2 | +55.7% |
| Property Crime | 130.0 | B | 1035 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Homicide | 4.7 | F | 19 | 0.5 | +786.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.4 | A | 187 | 22.3 | -57.6% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 149 | 24.0 | -21.4% |
| Larceny | 106.4 | C | 815 | 116.4 | -8.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 68 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, AL
Georgiana Police Department
Georgiana, AL