New data shows continued crime reduction amid Huntsville’s growth

Published on February 10, 2026

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) reported continued reductions in violent and major crime, according to newly released 2025 crime statistics, revealing that Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city is also one of the nation’s safest.

From 2024 to 2025, reported crime declined across multiple categories:

• Violent crime decreased by 18%
• Major crime declined by 9%
• All annual report-listed offenses decreased by 6%

“Crime data isn’t abstract – it’s personal,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Every number represents a person, a family or a business impacted by crime. That’s why transparency and context matter when we talk about public safety.”

As Huntsville’s population has grown by 24% since 2019, the city has seen violent crime drop by 50% and overall major crime fall by 33%, reflecting long-term progress.

The data also showed notable year-to-year declines in several key categories, including robberies (down 28%), burglary and breaking & entering (down 21%) and aggravated assaults (down 20%). Other crime categories remained within expected year-to-year ranges with no significant spikes identified.

HPD leadership credited officer presence, inter-agency collaboration, technology, continued City investment and strong community cooperation as key contributors to the ongoing decline.

North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center Director Curt Worshek said the reductions reflect sustained, data-driven policing efforts.

“We use crime data daily to identify trends, direct resources and reduce risk in our neighborhoods,” Worshek said. “These reductions are the result of sustained effort over time.”

HPD anticipates releasing its full 2025 annual report in March.