Shelby County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,888 violent crimes and 4,873 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.7 per 100k residents, which is -17.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.0 per 100k, -25.4% 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 87.7 | B | 2888 | 106.2 | -17.5% |
| Property Crime | 122.0 | B | 4873 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 45 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 462 | 22.3 | -18.4% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 787 | 24.0 | -72.8% |
| Larceny | 113.3 | C | 3791 | 116.4 | -2.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 282 | 22.2 | -90.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Columbiana Police Department
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Montevallo Police Department
Montevallo, AL
Alabaster Police Department
Alabaster, AL
Pelham Police Department
Pelham, AL
Harpersville Police Department
Harpersville, AL