Located in the southeastern corner of Alabama, Penton is a small town with a population of just over 200 people. Despite its small size, the town has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, Penton's violent crime rate sits at 29.1, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Property crime is also a concern in Penton, with a rate of 49 compared to the US average of 35.4. This encompasses crimes like burglary, theft, and arson. The residents of Penton are working to address these issues and make their community a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Penton violent crime is 29.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Penton property crime is 49.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Penton, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of La Fayette, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of La Fayette, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.