Foley, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Foley Police Department serves the city of Foley, AL in Baldwin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,086 violent crimes and 1,670 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.3 per 100k residents, which is 25.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.0 per 100k, 34.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate79.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,086 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,670 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,342 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents134 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.3 | B | 1086 | 106.2 | -25.3% |
| Property Crime | 107.0 | B | 1670 | 163.6 | -34.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 127 | 22.3 | -46.6% |
| Burglary | 7.9 | A | 191 | 24.0 | -67.0% |
| Larceny | 79.3 | B | 1342 | 116.4 | -31.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.8 | B | 134 | 22.2 | -10.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Minette | 0 miles | F 191.5 | B 107.7 | Violent: 141.5% higher Property: 0.6% higher |
| Fairhope | 0 miles | B 69.5 | C 188.0 | Violent: 12.4% lower Property: 75.7% higher |
| Gulf Shores | 0 miles | C 113.6 | A 83.7 | Violent: 43.3% higher Property: 21.8% lower |
| Robertsdale | 0 miles | D 148.2 | D 229.1 | Violent: 86.9% higher Property: 114.0% higher |
| Loxley | 0 miles | F 227.1 | A 103.2 | Violent: 186.4% higher Property: 3.6% lower |