Marengo County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marengo County in AL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,427 violent crimes and 1,310 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.3 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 104.1 per 100k, 36.4% 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 Rate130.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,427 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,310 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents889 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.3 | D | 1427 | 106.2 | +22.7% |
| Property Crime | 104.1 | A | 1310 | 163.6 | -36.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -63.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.8 | B | 264 | 22.3 | -15.4% |
| Burglary | 32.6 | D | 277 | 24.0 | +35.6% |
| Larceny | 57.8 | A | 889 | 116.4 | -50.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 137 | 22.2 | -38.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marengo County Sheriff's Office
Demopolis Police Department
Demopolis, AL
Linden Police Department
Linden, AL
Thomaston Police Department
Thomaston, AL
Sweet Water Police Department
Sweet Water, AL