Lauderdale, AL County has unfortunately seen a higher rate of violent and property crimes compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this county is 23.7, slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, the property crime rate in Lauderdale, AL County is 46.2, significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and vandalism. These numbers serve as a reminder that while this county may be a peaceful and close-knit community, it is still not immune to the dangers and consequences of crime. It is important for residents to remain vigilant and for law enforcement to continue working diligently to keep the county safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lauderdale County violent crime is 23.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Lauderdale County property crime is 46.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lauderdale, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Decatur, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Decatur, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.