Newton, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newton Police Department serves the city of Newton, AL in Dale County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 143 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 305.8 per 100k residents, which is 187.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate305.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents143 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 305.8 | F | 143 | 106.2 | +187.9% |
| Robbery | 61.2 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +951.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Daleville | 0 miles | C 123.0 | B 143.6 | Violent: 59.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Level Plains | 0 miles | D 164.5 | A 54.8 | Violent: 46.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Midland City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pinckard | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |