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Is Hueytown, Alabama Safe?

Population 16,159 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hueytown is a smaller community of 16,159 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,658 per 100K.

Hueytown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHueytownAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate360.7309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1843.02069.31,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1658.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate312.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

361/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1843/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hueytown

Violent crime in Hueytown is close to the national average. The rate of 360.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1843.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,658 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hueytown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,658
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft312
098% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hueytown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hueytown
360.7
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hueytown
1843.0
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hueytown Safety

Is Hueytown safe?
Not especially. Hueytown earns a C with a crime rate of 220.4 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 Hueytown?
220.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 360.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1843.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hueytown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hueytown's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,658 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hueytown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hueytown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hueytown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hueytown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hueytown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Hueytown compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Hueytown ranks behind about 72% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hueytown 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 Hueytown?
Bad. A C grade and 220.4 per-thousand rate put Hueytown below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 361 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hueytown?
360.7 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (50), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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