Cherokee County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cherokee County in AL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,425 violent crimes and 2,511 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 148.9 per 100k residents, which is 40.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 132.3 per 100k, 19.1% 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 Rate148.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,425 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,511 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,633 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 148.9 | D | 2425 | 106.2 | +40.2% |
| Property Crime | 132.3 | B | 2511 | 163.6 | -19.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.3 | A | 328 | 22.3 | -76.3% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 507 | 24.0 | -33.4% |
| Larceny | 107.1 | C | 1633 | 116.4 | -8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 348 | 22.2 | -64.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Centre Police Department
Centre, AL
Cedar Bluff Police Department
Cedar Bluff, AL
Leesburg Police Department
Leesburg, AL