Leighton, Alabama Crime Rate
3 years of data (2021–2024) · Population: 654
Key Insights
- →Leighton has a safety grade of F- with a violent crime rate of 1070.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose Infinity% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable dangerous — based on 3 years of data.
- →Safer than 2% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.88 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
1070.3
+Infinity% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1223.2
8 total
vs National Avg
↑ 198%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 7
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault5
Property Crime: 8
Burglary4
Larceny-Theft3
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 654 | 7 | 1070.3 | 0 | 8 | 1223.2 |
| 2022 | 662 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 9 | 1359.5 |
| 2021 | 752 | 15 | 1994.7 | 0 | 30 | 3989.4 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
F-
Safety Grade for Leighton
Based on violent crime rate of 1070.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 2% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.