With a crime rate of 52 per one thousand residents, Huntsville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.

Is Huntsville a safe town?

Huntsville is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of cities are safer and 14% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Huntsville is 53.70 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Is Huntsville Alabama a safe place to live?

Huntsville ranked third in the 25 best places to live in the U.S. for 2021-2022. The U.S. News and World Report said the 25 cities selected offer the best combination of jobs, desirability, cost of living and quality of life. The city of Huntsville jumped up 12 spots as it was ranked number 15 in 2020.

Why is Huntsville Alabama famous?

Huntsville is a city in northern Alabama that initially grew because of its cotton and railroad industries, but today it is best known for its military technology and aerospace industries. It was here that scientists designed and tested the Saturn V rocket that would send men to the moon for the first time.