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Is Huntsville, Texas Safe?

Population 49,088 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Huntsville is a smaller community of 49,088 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,349 per 100K.

Huntsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntsvilleTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate253.4315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1857.22077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1349.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

253/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1857/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntsville

Violent crime in Huntsville is below the national average. The rate of 253.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1857.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,349 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,349
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntsville
253.4
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntsville
1857.2
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntsville Safety

Is Huntsville safe?
Not especially. Huntsville earns a C with a crime rate of 211.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Huntsville?
211.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 253.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1857.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Huntsville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntsville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Huntsville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Huntsville compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Huntsville ranks behind about 61% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Huntsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Huntsville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntsville?
253.4 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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