Crime per Capita in Five Points South
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Five Points South.
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Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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F |
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Other Crime Grade |
D |
$7.67 million
Cost of Crime™ for Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
In 2025, crime will cost $2,011 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Five Points South 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 Five Points South, Birmingham, AL Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Five Points South ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of neighborhoods but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Five Points South's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Five Points South is 79.69 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Five Points South Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Five Points South varies by area - ranging from 1 in 4 in the northeast areas to 1 in 25 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Five Points South, Birmingham, AL see the most incidents - about 406 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Five Points South, Birmingham, AL
The total projected cost of crime in Five Points South for 2025 is $7,672,293. This translates to approximately $841 per resident and $2,011 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Five Points South. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Five Points South Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Five Points South, Birmingham, AL: | $841 |
|---|---|
| Norwood, Birmingham, AL: | $1648 |
| Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road: | $233 |
| Alabama: | $507 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Five Points South is $841 per year, which is $377 more than the national average and $334 more than Birmingham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Five Points South:
- In Norwood, Birmingham, AL, crime costs $1,648 per person, which is $806 more than in Five Points South.
- In Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road, crime costs $233 per person, which is $608 less than in Five Points South
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Five Points South for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Five Points South |
Cost per Five Points South Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.64 million |
$179 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$305,413 |
$33 |
Robbery |
$102,915 |
$11 |
Assault |
$849,794 |
$93 |
Kidnapping |
$31,708 |
$3 |
Vehicle Theft |
$777,025 |
$85 |
Burglary |
$774,143 |
$85 |
Theft |
$2.08 million |
$228 |
Arson |
$25,240 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$409,128 |
$45 |
Animal Cruelty |
$13,939 |
$2 |
Drug Crimes |
$606,065 |
$66 |
Identity Theft |
$58,357 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$7,672,293 |
$841 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Five Points South, Birmingham, 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 Five Points South totals $12,550,985 ($1,377 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,223,277 ($2,218 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 Five Points South 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 east part of the neighborhood has more 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, of which Five Points South has 4, have the same problem. Of Five Points South’s 9,118 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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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 Five Points South residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.245 |
Robbery |
0.3588 |
Rape |
0.5524 |
Murder |
0.0955 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.252 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
44.10 |
Vehicle Theft |
5.503 |
Burglary |
9.361 |
Arson |
0.1146 |
Total Property Crime |
59.08 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0574 |
Drug Crimes |
8.986 |
Vandalism |
6.281 |
Identity Theft |
0.8269 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.2067 |
Total "Other" Rate |
16.36 (D) |
Individual Five Points South Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Five Points South is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Five Points South.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | D- | D- | |
D+ | D+ | C- | |
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
C | A | C+ | |
D- | D+ | D | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | D | |
C- | B | C | |
B+ | A | A | |
D+ | D | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Five Points South is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | C- | C- | |
B | A+ | A+ | |
B- | D | D | |
D+ | C | C | |
C | A- | A- | |
B | C+ | C+ | |
B- | D- | D- | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
B | C | C | |
D+ | D | D |
Considering only the crime rate, Five Points South 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 Five Points South, Birmingham, AL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Five Points South schools on SchoolGrade
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