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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$328,486

Cost of Crime™ for Cottonton, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,195 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Cottonton ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of cities but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Cottonton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cottonton is 29.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cottonton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cottonton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 27 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cottonton, AL see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cottonton, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Cottonton for 2025 is $328,486. This translates to approximately $445 per resident and $1,195 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Cottonton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cottonton Compared to Other Cities?

Cottonton, AL:	$445
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cottonton is $445 per year, which is $20 less than the national average and $63 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cottonton:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,095 more than in Cottonton.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $246 less than in Cottonton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cottonton	Cost per Cottonton Resident
Murder	$116,021	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,489	$30
Robbery	$4,689	$6
Assault	$41,236	$56
Kidnapping	$3,462	$5
Vehicle Theft	$23,240	$31
Burglary	$14,497	$20
Theft	$55,526	$75
Arson	$2,405	$3
Vandalism	$21,638	$29
Animal Cruelty	$665	$1
Drug Crimes	$20,598	$28
Identity Theft	$2,020	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$328,486	$445

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cottonton, 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 Cottonton totals $887,660 ($1,201 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,216,146 ($1,646 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 Cottonton 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 Cottonton’s 739 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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Cottonton 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 Cottonton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.943
Robbery	0.2017
Rape	0.5019
Murder	0.0835
Total Violent Crime	2.730 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.51
Vehicle Theft	2.031
Burglary	2.163
Arson	0.1347
Total Property Crime	18.84 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0773
Drug Crimes	3.768
Vandalism	4.099
Identity Theft	0.3531
Animal Cruelty	0.1217
Total "Other" Rate	8.419 (C+)

Individual Cottonton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Seale, AL	C-	C	C
Villula, AL	C	B-	D+
Fort Mitchell, AL	C	C-	C+
Nuckols, AL	C-	C-	C-
Oswichee, AL	C	C	C+
Fort Benning South, GA	C-	D-	C-
Hatchechubbee, AL	C-	C	C-
Holy Trinity, AL	C	C	C
Phenix City, AL	C-	D+	C-
Wende, AL	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cottonton 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
Racine, MO	C+	C+	C+
Mayhill, NM	D+	D	D
McLane, PA	A-	B+	B+
Meyers Lake, OH	D-	C+	C+
Millheim, TX	B+	B	B
Millington, CT	A+	A+	A+
Million, KY	B+	A+	A+
Missouri City, MO	D+	C-	C-
Mongaup Valley, NY	C	D	D
Monticello, ME	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Cottonton is as safe as the Alabama state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cottonton, AL average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cottonton schools on SchoolGrade

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