Gadsden, AL Crime Statistics

The Gadsden Police Department serves the city of Gadsden, AL in Etowah County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,163 violent crimes and 5,892 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 290.3 per 100k residents, which is 173.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.8 per 100k, 38.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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.