Winston County, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Winston County in AL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 784 violent crimes and 663 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.8 per 100k residents, which is 9.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 128.4 per 100k, 21.5% 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 CHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.8 | C | 784 | 106.2 | +9.0% |
| Property Crime | 128.4 | B | 663 | 163.6 | -21.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 98 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 62.4 | F | 181 | 24.0 | +159.8% |
| Larceny | 64.8 | A | 408 | 116.4 | -44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.2 | A | 64 | 22.2 | -94.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Winston County Sheriff's Office
Double Springs Police Department
Double Springs, AL
Addison Police Department
Addison, AL
Arley Police Department
Arley, AL
Lynn Police Department
Lynn, AL