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In 2017, Huntsville reported 10,998 total crimes comprising 1,766 violent crimes and 9,232 property crimes, with violent crimes including 22 homicides, 172 rapes, 360 robberies, and 1,212 assaults. Between 2013 and 2017, Huntsville experienced increases in five of seven major crime categories: homicides rose 267%, rapes 65%, assaults 27%, larcenies 4%, and motor vehicle thefts 44%, while robberies and burglaries declined 8% and 25% respectively. Under the Alabama Public Records Law (APRL), Huntsville public records include all written documents generated or obtained by government officials and subdivisions, though records concerning citizen safety and security are exempted from public access. Criminal records are accessible primarily to record owners and employers conducting background checks; the Huntsville Police Department provides background checks at 815 Wheeler Avenue Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. for $5–$10 (cash or check only). The Huntsville Police Department Records Division at the same address handles requests for police reports and arrest records during the same hours.