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Crime & Safety in Huntsville, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Huntsville has a violent crime rate of 782 per 100,000 residents, 106% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 510.6 per 100,000, robbery at 207.9, rape at 55.4. The murder rate is 8.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,883 per 100,000, 149% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,476, burglary at 1,019, vehicle theft at 388 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 35 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Huntsville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Huntsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent781.9/100K
106% above US avg
Murder8.0/100K
27% above US avg
Rape55.4/100K
Robbery207.9/100K
Assault510.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,882.6/100K
149% above US avg
Burglary1,019.1/100K
Theft3,475.6/100K
Vehicle Theft388.0/100K
Arson14.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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