The Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area has a higher rate of violent crimes than the US average, with 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 people compared to 22.7 nationwide. This trend is also seen in property crime with 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 people compared to 35.4 across the country. Therefore, it is important for people living and working in this area to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions if they are out late at night or in areas that may be more prone to criminal activity. It is also important for local authorities to continue to work together on strategies and initiatives that can reduce the prevalence of both violent and property crimes in this region.
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.