Lee County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in AL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,150 violent crimes and 11,018 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.2 per 100k residents, which is 49.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 144.5 per 100k, 11.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate158.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,150 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,821 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate144.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,018 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,348 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,659 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.2 | D | 12150 | 106.2 | +49.0% |
| Property Crime | 144.5 | B | 11018 | 163.6 | -11.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 40 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.0 | D | 268 | 3.5 | +41.7% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 160 | 5.8 | -76.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.8 | B | 1821 | 22.3 | -11.2% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 1348 | 24.0 | -34.1% |
| Larceny | 117.7 | C | 8659 | 116.4 | +1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 981 | 22.2 | -52.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, AL
Opelika Police Department
Opelika, AL