Houston County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Houston County in AL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,204 violent crimes and 2,151 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.6 per 100k residents, which is 69.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.9 per 100k, 63.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 AAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,204 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents370 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,151 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,239 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents314 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.6 | A | 2204 | 106.2 | -69.3% |
| Property Crime | 59.9 | A | 2151 | 163.6 | -63.4% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 11 | 0.5 | -6.7% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 65 | 3.5 | -71.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 370 | 22.3 | -79.9% |
| Burglary | 2.5 | A | 580 | 24.0 | -89.6% |
| Larceny | 51.9 | A | 1239 | 116.4 | -55.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 314 | 22.2 | -77.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Houston County Sheriff's Office
Ashford Police Department
Ashford, AL
Gordon Police Department
Gordon, AL
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, AL
Cottonwood Police Department
Cottonwood, AL
Kinsey Police Department
Kinsey, AL
Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority
Wallace Community College: Dothan
Webb Police Department
Webb, AL