Homewood, AL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Homewood Police Department serves the city of Homewood, AL in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 964 violent crimes and 2,441 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.4 per 100k residents, which is 19.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.1 per 100k, 17.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate85.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents964 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,441 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate160.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,030 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.4 | B | 964 | 106.2 | -19.6% |
| Property Crime | 192.1 | C | 2441 | 163.6 | +17.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 98 | 22.3 | -84.0% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 169 | 24.0 | -70.4% |
| Larceny | 160.1 | D | 2030 | 116.4 | +37.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.8 | B | 237 | 22.2 | -19.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | 3 miles | A 27.7 | A 87.6 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 54.4% lower |
| Irondale | 6 miles | D 150.3 | B 135.3 | Violent: 76.1% higher Property: 29.6% lower |
| Hoover | 6 miles | A 68.3 | B 111.6 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 41.9% lower |
| Tarrant | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Birmingham | 8 miles | F 240.2 | F 407.2 | Violent: 181.3% higher Property: 112.0% higher |