Is Huntsville or Montgomery Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Montgomery is safer than Huntsville (Safety Score 22/100 vs 22/100), with a total crime rate of 2,830 per 100,000 versus 2,872 for Huntsville — 1% lower. Huntsville has lower rates in 5 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Huntsville has a 72% lower rate.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Huntsville | Montgomery | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,871.9 | 2,829.7 | +42.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 483.6 | 594.7 | -111.0 |
| Murder Rate | 8.3 | 18.1 | -9.8 |
| Rape Rate | 48.5 | 6.2 | +42.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 53.8 | 191.5 | -137.7 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 372.6 | 378.9 | -6.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,388.3 | 2,235.1 | +153.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 321.4 | 527.0 | -205.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,808.9 | 1,341.1 | +467.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 258.0 | 367.0 | -109.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntsville or Montgomery safer?
Montgomery is safer with a total crime rate of 2,830 per 100K vs 2,872 for Huntsville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Huntsville has a violent crime rate of 483.6 per 100K while Montgomery has 594.7. Huntsville has lower violent crime.
About Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, Alabama, a city rooted in aerospace since the Space Race, sits in the Appalachian foothills. It's a growing tech hub with a significant population of highly educated professionals. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 228,697, Huntsville has a total crime rate of 2,871.9 per 100,000 residents.
About Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital and "First Capital of the Confederacy," sits along the Alabama River. Its population is approximately 200,000, with a significant African American community. With a safety score of 22/100 and a population coverage of 193,728, Montgomery has a total crime rate of 2,829.7 per 100,000 residents.