The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Mountain Scene, GA: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$292,972

Cost of Crime™ for Mountain Scene, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $753 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Mountain Scene 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 Mountain Scene, GA Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mountain Scene ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Mountain Scene's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mountain Scene is 20.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mountain Scene Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mountain Scene varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Mountain Scene, GA see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mountain Scene, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Mountain Scene for 2025 is $292,972. This translates to approximately $357 per resident and $753 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Mountain Scene. 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): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Mountain Scene Compared to Other Cities?

Mountain Scene, GA:	$357
Hapeville, GA:	$1576
Kathleen, GA:	$174
Georgia:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mountain Scene is $357 per year, which is $107 less than the national average and $92 less than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mountain Scene:

In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $1,219 more than in Mountain Scene.
In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $183 less than in Mountain Scene

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mountain Scene	Cost per Mountain Scene Resident
Murder	$79,688	$97
Rape/Sexual Assault	$31,026	$38
Robbery	$10,549	$13
Assault	$58,199	$71
Kidnapping	$7,692	$9
Vehicle Theft	$21,231	$26
Burglary	$11,650	$14
Theft	$29,704	$36
Arson	$1,850	$2
Vandalism	$19,749	$24
Animal Cruelty	$587	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,950	$24
Identity Theft	$1,096	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$292,972	$357

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mountain Scene, GA

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 Mountain Scene totals $696,755 ($850 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $989,727 ($1,207 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 Mountain Scene 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 Mountain Scene’s 820 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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Mountain Scene 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 Mountain Scene residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.471
Robbery	0.4090
Rape	0.6240
Murder	0.0517
Total Violent Crime	3.556 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.995
Vehicle Theft	1.672
Burglary	1.566
Arson	0.0934
Total Property Crime	10.33 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1547
Drug Crimes	3.289
Vandalism	3.371
Identity Theft	0.1727
Animal Cruelty	0.0967
Total "Other" Rate	7.085 (B-)

Individual Mountain Scene Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hiawassee, GA	C+	C	C+
Titus, GA	B+	C+	B+
Persimmon, GA	C+	C-	C
Choestoe, GA	A	C	A+
Helen, GA	F	D+	F
Young Harris, GA	B	B	B+
Tiger, GA	B-	B-	B-
Germany, GA	C	C-	C-
Owltown, GA	C	D+	C+
Lakemont, GA	C+	B-	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mountain Scene is similar 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
Chesterville, IL	B-	C	C
Denham, IN	B+	B	B
Winston, MT	B+	C+	C+
Deep Creek, NC	D	D+	D+
Davenport Center, NY	A	A-	A-
Danube, MN	C+	C	C
Crowder, MS	B-	A+	A+
Coppinville, AL	B	B-	B-
Collins Center, NY	A	C+	C+
Yostville, PA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Mountain Scene is safer than the Georgia state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Mountain Scene, GA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mountain Scene schools on SchoolGrade

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