Hoover Leaders Address Crime Perception at Galleria

City officials met with store owners and community leaders after a nonfatal Halloween weekend shooting at Riverchase Galleria.

Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Property Crime

Hoover Leaders Address Crime Perception at Galleria

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Hoover leaders met with store owners and community leaders to address the perception of crime at Riverchase Galleria following a non-deadly shooting over Halloween weekend. Hoover Police presented crime data inside the Galleria food court on Friday, showing a steady decline in crime in Hoover and at the Galleria since 2022.

Why it matters

The meeting addresses how crime is perceived at a major Hoover shopping destination that draws millions of visitors each year. Officials are attempting to separate the reality of crime statistics from public concern ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Hoover Police presented data showing 115 crime reports on Galleria property so far this year, but the investigation into the Halloween weekend shooting was not addressed in the presentation. Police have not announced charges or a suspect in the nonfatal incident.

The players

Hoover Police Department

The municipal police agency serving Hoover, Alabama, which presented the crime data and patrols the Galleria property.

Nick Derzis

The mayor of Hoover, Alabama, who hopes to announce a new owner for the Galleria by the end of the year.

The details

The city invited participants to a conversation and coffee with police officers, and Hoover Police presented crime data inside the Galleria food court. Police said they patrol the Galleria parking decks constantly and that many officers work undercover.

Since 2022: Crime in Hoover and at the Galleria has steadily declined, according to police data.
Halloween weekend 2026: A non-deadly shooting occurred at Riverchase Galleria.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Hoover Police presented crime data to the public at the Galleria food court.
Black Friday 2026: Police will have 521 additional shifts.
End of 2026: Mayor Nick Derzis hopes to announce a new Galleria owner.

Legal Context

Police data shows crime in Hoover and at the Galleria declining steadily since 2022, which places the nonfatal Halloween shooting against a multi-year downward trend. The Galleria's crime statistics were described as similar to those at Ross Bridge and Greystone, two other local commercial areas.

Shoppers visiting the Galleria during the holiday season can expect increased police presence, with 521 additional shifts scheduled for Black Friday. Residents who want to learn more can attend police-led conversations and coffee events hosted by the city.

The takeaway

Crime statistics at a single location can differ sharply from public perception, and checking official data can help shoppers judge their actual risk. Residents can also engage directly with local police through community events.

What happens next

Black Friday 2026 will bring 521 additional police shifts to the Galleria, and the mayor hopes to announce a new Galleria owner by the end of the year.