Madison County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Madison County in AL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,943 violent crimes and 5,878 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.9 per 100k residents, which is 17.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.0 per 100k, 52.9% 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 CAnnual Rate124.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,943 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,878 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,396 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate67.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,765 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.9 | C | 5943 | 106.2 | +17.6% |
| Property Crime | 77.0 | A | 5878 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -71.5% |
| Rape | 4.8 | D | 102 | 3.5 | +37.1% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 91 | 5.8 | -81.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.4 | C | 912 | 22.3 | +18.5% |
| Burglary | 5.6 | A | 1396 | 24.0 | -76.7% |
| Larceny | 67.9 | A | 3765 | 116.4 | -41.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 688 | 22.2 | -86.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Gurley Police Department
Gurley, AL
New Hope Police Department
New Hope, AL
Owens Crossroads Police Department
Owens Crossroads, AL
Triana Police Department
Triana, AL