Sheffield, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sheffield Police Department serves the city of Sheffield, AL in Colbert County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 494 violent crimes and 482 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 129.3 per 100k residents, which is 21.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.7 per 100k, 34.1% 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 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 DRobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 129.3 | D | 494 | 106.2 | +21.7% |
| Property Crime | 107.7 | B | 482 | 163.6 | -34.1% |
| Robbery | 10.8 | F | 7 | 5.8 | +85.1% |
| Larceny | 97.0 | B | 352 | 116.4 | -16.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -51.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscumbia | 0 miles | A 10.9 | A 21.9 | Violent: 91.5% lower Property: 79.7% lower |
| Muscle Shoals | 0 miles | C 115.2 | D 207.3 | Violent: 10.9% lower Property: 92.4% higher |
| Cherokee | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Leighton | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Littleville | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 191.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.8% higher |