Roanoke, AL Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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120%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

116%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

120%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Roanoke_{/100k people}	Alabama_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	252	n/a (estimate)	4,657	1,925	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.7	5.0
Rape	3	n/a	55.4	25.8	37.5
Robbery	2	n/a	37.0	34.0	60.6
Assault	37	n/a	683.8	291.4	256.1
Violent crime	42	n/a (estimate)	776	360	359
Burglary	30	n/a	554.4	243.5	229.2
Theft	163	n/a	3,012.4	1,148.5	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	17	n/a	314.2	173.0	258.8
Property crime	210	n/a (estimate)	3,881	1,565	1,760

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Roanoke crime map

The Roanoke crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Roanoke as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Roanoke crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Roanoke crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Roanoke crime rates are 120% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Roanoke are 116% higher than the national average
In Roanoke you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Roanoke is safer than 25% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Roanoke has increased by 148%

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Daily Crime In Roanoke (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Roanoke for every 100,000 residents. The Roanoke total amount of daily crime is 2.42 times more than the Alabama average and 2.20 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Roanoke, is 2.16 times more than the Alabama average, and it is 2.16 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Roanoke has a daily crime average that is 2.48 times more than the Alabama average and 2.20 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Roanoke (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Roanoke in comparison to other Alabama communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Roanoke safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Roanoke being safer than 35% of cities in Alabama and 25% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Alabama cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Roanoke. In conclusion, Roanoke ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Roanoke

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Roanoke is 1 in 129

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Roanoke is 1 in 26

The chance of being a victim of crime in Roanoke is 1 in 22

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Roanoke, Alabama you have a 1 in 129 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Roanoke.

Year Over Year Crime In Roanoke (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Roanoke is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Roanoke violent crime rates have increased by 115%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 156% year over year. Total crimes for Roanoke has increased by 148% in the same time frame.

Roanoke police department

Item	Roanoke	Alabama	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	27	9,968	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	4.5	4.1	3.3

There are a total of 27 Roanoke police officers. This results in 4.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 9.6% greater than the Alabama average and 36.9% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Alabama

State	Total offenders	Alabama_/100K	National_/100K
Alabama	10,698	231	266

There are a total of 10,698 sex offenders in Alabama. This yields a total of 231 sex offenders in Alabama per 100,000 residents which is 13% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fredonia, AL	226	220	955	1,174
Standing Rock, AL	109	280	1,216	1,496
Rock Mills, AL	434	507	2,204	2,711
Abanda, AL	192	578	2,514	3,093
Wedowee, AL	854	799	4,128	4,927
Roanoke, AL	5,931	776	3,881	4,657

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Asbury, IA	5,931	100	100	199
Countryside, IL	5,929	148	2,457	2,606
Sunbury, OH	5,934	123	650	774
Taylor, PA	5,935	221	1,288	1,509
Schlusser, PA	5,927	174	1,014	1,188
Roanoke, AL	5,931	776	3,881	4,657

Source: The Roanoke, AL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.