Sumiton, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sumiton Police Department serves the city of Sumiton, AL in Jefferson, Walker County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 201 violent crimes and 449 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.2 per 100k residents, which is 59.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 507.6 per 100k, 210.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 DAnnual Rate169.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents201 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate507.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate465.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.2 | D | 201 | 106.2 | +59.3% |
| Property Crime | 507.6 | F | 449 | 163.6 | +210.3% |
| Burglary | 42.3 | F | 45 | 24.0 | +76.0% |
| Larceny | 465.3 | F | 358 | 116.4 | +299.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Hill | 0 miles | C 116.7 | A 58.3 | Violent: 31.0% lower Property: 88.5% lower |
| Cordova | 0 miles | F 242.1 | D 242.1 | Violent: 43.1% higher Property: 52.3% lower |
| Parrish | 0 miles | F 313.1 | F 417.5 | Violent: 85.1% higher Property: 17.7% lower |
| Jasper | 3 miles | D 147.4 | F 449.3 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 11.5% lower |
| Dora | 13 miles | F 312.9 | A 89.4 | Violent: 84.9% higher Property: 82.4% lower |