Limestone County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Limestone County in AL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,168 violent crimes and 2,751 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 133.1 per 100k residents, which is +25.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 136.4 per 100k, -16.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate133.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,168 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate71.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,751 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,274 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 133.1 | D | 1168 | 106.2 | +25.3% |
| Property Crime | 136.4 | B | 2751 | 163.6 | -16.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 71.9 | F | 31 | 5.8 | +1136.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 138 | 22.3 | -85.2% |
| Burglary | 5.0 | A | 321 | 24.0 | -79.4% |
| Larceny | 129.8 | C | 2274 | 116.4 | +11.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 152 | 22.2 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Athens Police Department
Athens, AL
Ardmore Police Department
Ardmore, AL