The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cooper Heights, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Cooper Heights

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cooper Heights.

 

Cooper Heights, GA Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
A
Other Crime Grade
C+

$93,967

Cost of Crime™ for Cooper Heights, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $640 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cooper Heights in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Cooper Heights, GA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cooper Heights ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Cooper Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cooper Heights is 17.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cooper Heights Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cooper Heights varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 53 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cooper Heights, GA see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cooper Heights, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Cooper Heights for 2025 is $93,967. This translates to approximately $274 per resident and $640 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Cooper Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cooper Heights Compared to Other Cities?

Cooper Heights, GA: $274
Hapeville, GA: $1576
Kathleen, GA: $174
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cooper Heights is $274 per year, which is $190 less than the national average and $176 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cooper Heights:
  • In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,302 more than in Cooper Heights.
  • In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $100 less than in Cooper Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cooper Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Cooper Heights
Cost per Cooper Heights Resident
Murder
$20,594
$60
Rape/Sexual Assault
$11,584
$34
Robbery
$3,141
$9
Assault
$20,587
$60
Kidnapping
$2,558
$7
Vehicle Theft
$2,816
$8
Burglary
$5,898
$17
Theft
$7,403
$22
Arson
$564
$2
Vandalism
$10,527
$31
Animal Cruelty
$155
$0
Drug Crimes
$7,377
$22
Identity Theft
$762
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$93,967
$274

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cooper Heights, GA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cooper Heights totals $198,874 ($580 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $292,841 ($854 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cooper Heights crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Cooper Heights’s 343 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Cooper Heights Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cooper Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.090
Robbery
0.2911
Rape
0.5570
Murder
0.0319
Total Violent Crime
2.970 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.168
Vehicle Theft
0.5303
Burglary
1.896
Arson
0.0680
Total Property Crime
6.662 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1230
Drug Crimes
2.908
Vandalism
4.296
Identity Theft
0.2869
Animal Cruelty
0.0613
Total "Other" Rate
7.675 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cooper Heights is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cooper Heights.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
B
B+
A-
A-
A-
C
C+
C-
B-
C+
C+
B+
B+
B
A
B-
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cooper Heights is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
D-
D-
B+
B+
B+
C
D
D
A
A
A
C-
D+
D+
B-
B
B
D
C-
C-
D+
C
C
B
A-
A-
A-
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Cooper Heights is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cooper Heights, GA average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cooper Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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