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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$244,797

Cost of Crime™ for Malcolm, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $2,724 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Malcolm ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Malcolm's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Malcolm is 52.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Malcolm Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Malcolm varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 26 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Malcolm, AL see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Malcolm, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Malcolm for 2025 is $244,797. This translates to approximately $813 per resident and $2,724 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.3% of the median household income in Malcolm. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Malcolm, AL:	$813
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Malcolm is $813 per year, which is $349 more than the national average and $306 more than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Malcolm:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $726 more than in Malcolm.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $615 less than in Malcolm

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Malcolm	Cost per Malcolm Resident
Murder	$89,412	$297
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,295	$31
Robbery	$7,345	$24
Assault	$44,125	$147
Kidnapping	$1,719	$6
Vehicle Theft	$4,065	$14
Burglary	$13,101	$44
Theft	$35,162	$117
Arson	$1,439	$5
Vandalism	$21,810	$72
Animal Cruelty	$286	$1
Drug Crimes	$14,802	$49
Identity Theft	$2,236	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$244,797	$813

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Malcolm, 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 Malcolm totals $650,944 ($2,163 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $895,740 ($2,976 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 Malcolm 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 Malcolm’s 301 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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Malcolm 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 Malcolm residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.104
Robbery	0.7758
Rape	0.5093
Murder	0.1581
Total Violent Crime	6.548 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	22.56
Vehicle Theft	0.8722
Burglary	4.799
Arson	0.1979
Total Property Crime	28.42 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0942
Drug Crimes	6.648
Vandalism	10.14
Identity Theft	0.9598
Animal Cruelty	0.1286
Total "Other" Rate	17.97 (F)

Individual Malcolm Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Calvert, AL	D-	D+	D-
McIntosh, AL	F	D-	D-
Fairford, AL	F	D+	F
Sims Chapel, AL	D	D+	D+
Hawthorn, AL	D-	D-	D
Tensaw, AL	D-	D-	D
Sunflower, AL	C-	C-	C-
Mount Pleasant, AL	D-	D	D-
Little River, AL	D-	D	D
Seaboard, AL	D+	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Malcolm 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
Brunsville, IA	D-	D-	D-
Wetzel, MI	A	C	C
Caney, AR	D	D-	D-
Camp Leach, NC	B+	B+	B+
Burket, IN	C+	A-	A-
Burdick, KY	C	B+	B+
Burdette, IA	B+	A	A
Bunk Foss, WA	B-	B+	B+
Bryantsville, KY	C+	A-	A-
Wheeling, IN	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Malcolm 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 Malcolm, AL average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Malcolm schools on SchoolGrade

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