Crime & Safety in Huntsville, AL

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

Huntsville has a violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 residents, 27% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 372.6 per 100,000, robbery at 53.8, rape at 48.5. The murder rate is 8.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,396 per 100,000, 22% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,809, burglary at 321, vehicle theft at 258 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 Violent483.2/100K
27% above US avg
Murder8.3/100K
32% above US avg
Rape48.5/100K
Robbery53.8/100K
Assault372.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,395.8/100K
22% above US avg
Burglary321.4/100K
Theft1,808.9/100K
Vehicle Theft258.0/100K
Arson7.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)35

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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