Morgan County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Morgan County in AL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 925 violent crimes and 1,161 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.4 per 100k residents, which is -33.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 222.1 per 100k, +35.7% above 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 BAnnual Rate70.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents925 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate222.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,161 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate212.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents897 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.4 | B | 925 | 106.2 | -33.7% |
| Property Crime | 222.1 | D | 1161 | 163.6 | +35.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -55.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 148 | 22.3 | -6.0% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 145 | 24.0 | -80.2% |
| Larceny | 212.5 | F | 897 | 116.4 | +82.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 117 | 22.2 | -78.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hartselle Police Department
Hartselle, AL
Falkville Police Department
Falkville, AL
Somerville Police Department
Somerville, AL
Priceville Police Department
Priceville, AL