The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Malibar Heights

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

 

Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C-
Other Crime Grade
C

$2.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,634 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Malibar 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 Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Malibar Heights ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of neighborhoods but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Malibar Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Malibar Heights is 44.89 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Malibar Heights Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Malibar Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the east areas to 1 in 29 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Malibar Heights for 2025 is $2,758,871. This translates to approximately $723 per resident and $1,634 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Malibar Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Malibar Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL: $723
Norwood, Birmingham, AL: $1648
Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road: $233
Alabama: $507
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Malibar Heights is $723 per year, which is $258 more than the national average and $215 more than Mobile's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Malibar Heights:
  • In Norwood, Birmingham, AL, crime costs $1,648 per person, which is $925 more than in Malibar Heights.
  • In Hampton Cove, Owens Cross Road, crime costs $233 per person, which is $490 less than in Malibar Heights

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Malibar Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Malibar Heights
Cost per Malibar Heights Resident
Murder
$751,128
$197
Rape/Sexual Assault
$86,760
$23
Robbery
$38,746
$10
Assault
$849,894
$223
Kidnapping
$14,133
$4
Vehicle Theft
$220,495
$58
Burglary
$136,375
$36
Theft
$357,844
$94
Arson
$14,137
$4
Vandalism
$128,011
$34
Animal Cruelty
$4,368
$1
Drug Crimes
$123,665
$32
Identity Theft
$33,315
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$2,758,871
$723

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Malibar Heights, Mobile, 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 Malibar Heights totals $5,617,760 ($1,471 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,376,631 ($2,194 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 Malibar 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Malibar Heights’s 3,818 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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Malibar 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 Malibar Heights residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.751
Robbery
0.3226
Rape
0.3748
Murder
0.1047
Total Violent Crime
8.553 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.10
Vehicle Theft
3.730
Burglary
3.938
Arson
0.1533
Total Property Crime
25.92 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0611
Drug Crimes
4.379
Vandalism
4.693
Identity Theft
1.127
Animal Cruelty
0.1547
Total "Other" Rate
10.42 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
C
B-
B-
C
B-
C
D
C+
B
B
B
C-
D+
C-
C+
D+
B-
D
F
D+
C+
C+
C
B-
C+
B
C
D+
C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Malibar Heights 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
A+
A
A
C+
C
C
D-
D-
D-
B+
A
A
B-
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
D
D+
D+
C
B+
B+
B-
A-
A-
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Malibar Heights 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 Malibar Heights, Mobile, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Malibar Heights schools on SchoolGrade

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