The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cottage Grove, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	D
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$179,138

Cost of Crime™ for Cottage Grove, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,041 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove, AL Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Cottage Grove ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Cottage Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cottage Grove is 36.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cottage Grove Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cottage Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Cottage Grove, AL see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cottage Grove, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Cottage Grove for 2025 is $179,138. This translates to approximately $399 per resident and $1,041 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Cottage Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cottage Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Cottage Grove, AL:	$399
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cottage Grove is $399 per year, which is $65 less than the national average and $108 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cottage Grove:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,140 more than in Cottage Grove.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $201 less than in Cottage Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cottage Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Cottage Grove	Cost per Cottage Grove Resident
Murder	$41,213	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,008	$31
Robbery	$4,317	$10
Assault	$14,361	$32
Kidnapping	$1,702	$4
Vehicle Theft	$4,988	$11
Burglary	$9,218	$21
Theft	$38,851	$87
Arson	$2,694	$6
Vandalism	$21,803	$49
Animal Cruelty	$302	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,699	$48
Identity Theft	$3,982	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$179,138	$399

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cottage Grove, AL

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 Cottage Grove totals $345,832 ($770 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $524,970 ($1,169 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove’s 449 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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Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.114
Robbery	0.3056
Rape	0.5145
Murder	0.0488
Total Violent Crime	1.983 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.71
Vehicle Theft	0.7174
Burglary	2.263
Arson	0.2485
Total Property Crime	19.94 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0625
Drug Crimes	6.533
Vandalism	6.797
Identity Theft	1.146
Animal Cruelty	0.0908
Total "Other" Rate	14.63 (D-)

Individual Cottage Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cottage Grove is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cottage Grove.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Nixburg, AL	C+	B-	C+
Kellyton, AL	C	C	B-
Rockford, AL	B+	C-	A+
Equality, AL	B	B	B+
Our Town, AL	B-	B	C+
Hissop, AL	C+	C-	B-
Seman, AL	B	A-	A-
Alexander City, AL	D+	C	C-
Speed, AL	C	C-	C+
Bevelle, AL	B	B+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cottage Grove is higher 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
Kite, KY	C-	B-	B-
Rivare, IN	A+	A+	A+
Riplinger, WI	B+	B+	B+
Rickreall, OR	B-	C	C
Richmond Mills, NC	D	D-	D-
Lovejoy, IL	F	F	F
Lomax, IL	B-	B+	B+
Level Land, SC	C-	B-	B-
Level Green, PA	A	A-	A-
Leola, SD	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Cottage Grove is less safe than the Alabama state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cottage Grove, AL average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Cottage Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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