Wilcox amassed 494 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Wilcox’s arrest rate was 1,538.32 per 100,000 residents. The county of Wilcox is 108.16% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 46 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Wilcox also experienced 123 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Autauga and Baldwin, Wilcox is a more dangerous place to reside.
In Wilcox, the most common crime is burglary which accounts for 74 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Wilcox, is larceny/theft, and the third most common is aggravated assault.
In Wilcox, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Wilcox has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Wilcox experienced 46 violent crimes and 123 non-violent crimes. When comparing Wilcox to the national average of 739.02, Wilcox is higher by 108.16% than the national average.