DeKalb, AL County has unfortunately experienced high levels of crime in recent years. According to background information, the county's violent crime rate is on par with the national average at 22.7, while property crime is higher than the US average at 44.9. This means that the residents of DeKalb County are at a greater risk of becoming victims of crime compared to other areas in the country. This could be attributed to various factors such as economic struggles and drug-related issues. The presence of violent and property crimes in DeKalb County is concerning and efforts must be made to address and reduce these numbers for the safety and well-being of the community.
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.