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Is Homewood, Alabama Safe?

Population 28,118 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Homewood is a smaller community of 28,118 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 219.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,348 per 100K.

Homewood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHomewoodAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.1309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1853.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1348.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate185.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

219.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1854/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Homewood

Violent crime in Homewood is close to the national average. The rate of 341.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1853.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,348 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Homewood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,348
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft185
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Homewood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homewood
341.1
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Homewood
1853.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Homewood Safety

Is Homewood safe?
Not especially. Homewood earns a C with a crime rate of 219.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Homewood?
219.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1853.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Homewood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Homewood's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,348 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Homewood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Homewood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Homewood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Homewood?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Homewood's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Homewood compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Homewood ranks behind about 68% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Homewood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Homewood?
Bad. A C grade and 219.5 per-thousand rate put Homewood below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 341 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Homewood?
341.1 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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