DeKalb, AL County has higher than average violent and property crime rates. Violent crime in the county is 22.7, which is equal to the US average of 22.7. Property crime in DeKalb, AL County is 44.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. The increased crime rate can be concerning for citizens of DeKalb, AL County and those who are considering moving there. It is important for citizens to take measures to ensure their safety and the safety of their property, such as staying aware of their surroundings and using security measures like locks on doors and windows.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
DeKalb County violent crime is 22.7. (The US average is 22.7)
DeKalb County property crime is 44.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of DeKalb, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madison, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madison, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.