Northport, AL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Northport Police Department serves the city of Northport, AL in Tuscaloosa County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,795 violent crimes and 2,463 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 216.6 per 100k residents, which is 103.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 129.3 per 100k, 21.0% below 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 8 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 F
Annual Rate216.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,795 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate74.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate129.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,463 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents326 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate113.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,973 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime216.6F1795106.2+103.9%
Property Crime129.3B2463163.6-21.0%
Rape6.5F373.5+82.9%
Robbery6.5C465.8+11.2%
Aggravated Assault74.4F36522.3+234.1%
Burglary12.9A32624.0-46.2%
Larceny113.2C1973116.4-2.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft3.2A16022.2-85.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1
Anti-Black or African American 5

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Vance 0 miles
B 93.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 56.9% lower
Property: N/A
Brookwood 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 41.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 68.2% lower
Lake View 0 miles
C 105.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 51.5% lower
Property: N/A
Coaling 0 miles
C 101.1
N/A 0.0
Violent: 53.3% lower
Property: N/A
Tuscaloosa 8 miles
F 186.9
D 252.7
Violent: 13.7% lower
Property: 95.4% higher