Tuscaloosa County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tuscaloosa County in AL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,920 violent crimes and 18,411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.3 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 92.5 per 100k, 43.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate119.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,920 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents436 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,881 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,411 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents14,049 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,704 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.3 | C | 15920 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 92.5 | A | 18411 | 163.6 | -43.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 62 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 186 | 3.5 | -58.4% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 436 | 5.8 | -59.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.2 | C | 2881 | 22.3 | +8.9% |
| Burglary | 9.4 | A | 2638 | 24.0 | -60.9% |
| Larceny | 77.1 | B | 14049 | 116.4 | -33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 1704 | 22.2 | -72.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Tuscaloosa Police Department
Tuscaloosa, AL
Northport Police Department
Northport, AL
University of Alabama: Tuscaloosa
Brookwood Police Department
Brookwood, AL
Coaling Police Department
Coaling, AL