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Is Hoover, Alabama Safe?

Population 93,550 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Hoover means there's room for concern. The 227.7 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime close to the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,334 per 100K.

Hoover Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHooverAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate375.5309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1901.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1334.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate318.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

227.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

376/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1902/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hoover

Violent crime in Hoover is close to the national average. The rate of 375.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1901.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,334 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hoover Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary211
078% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,334
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft318
0100% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hoover Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoover
375.5
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hoover
1901.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hoover Safety

Is Hoover safe?
Not especially. Hoover earns a C- with a crime rate of 227.7 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 Hoover?
227.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 375.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1901.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hoover safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hoover's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,334 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hoover?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hoover generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hoover police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hoover?
Crime rates have held steady in Hoover, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Hoover compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Hoover ranks behind about 77% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hoover to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Hoover?
Bad. A C- grade and 227.7 per-thousand rate put Hoover below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 376 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hoover?
375.5 per 100,000, which is 3% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (62), and murder (7.0) 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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