The Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area has a higher than average rate of violent and property crime. According to recent data, the area has a violent crime rate of 29.8, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents in this area are more likely to experience violent incidents such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in the Auburn-Opelika area is 39.8, which is also higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in the Auburn-Opelika area and the importance of implementing effective strategies to address and reduce criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area violent crime is 29.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area property crime is 39.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Auburn-Opelika, Alabama does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Auburn, Alabama. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Auburn, Alabama. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.