Lexington, Alabama – Police Department and Crime Statistics
In 2016, there was no information available about most crimes in Lexington. However, the estimated crime rate was 3,994 per 100,000 persons. This is only slightly above the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons, but is significantly higher than the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Property crimes appear to be the most commonly reported crimes in Lexington.
The Lexington Police Department is located on Alabama Highway 101, and the Chief of Police is Augie Hendershot, who has been Chief of Police since 2001. The Police Department employs 3 police officers.
Lexington Police Department
11060 AL-101
Lexington, Alabama 35648
256-229-5564
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is the larger police department, and the office is run by Sheriff Rick Singleton. The Sheriff’s Office is located in Florence, and department divisions include investigations, patrol, and corrections.
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
Lauderdale County Courthouse
200 South Court Street
Florence, Alabama 35630
256-760-5757
Lexington, Alabama – Open Records Request
Open Records Requests should be submitted through the Town Clerk, Jennifer Hendershot. It is the Town Clerk’s duty to ensure accurate records are kept of all city and election actions.
Jennifer Hendershot, Town Clerk
Lexington City Court
11060 AL-101
Lexington, Alabama 35648
256-229-5221
