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

Crime per Capita in Mountainbrook

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

 

Mountainbrook, GA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$172,247

Cost of Crime™ for Mountainbrook, GA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,895 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Mountainbrook ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of cities but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to Mountainbrook's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mountainbrook is 46.63 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mountainbrook Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mountainbrook varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Mountainbrook, GA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mountainbrook, GA

The total projected cost of crime in Mountainbrook for 2025 is $172,247. This translates to approximately $686 per resident and $1,895 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Mountainbrook. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

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

Mountainbrook, GA: $686
Hapeville, GA: $1576
Kathleen, GA: $174
Georgia: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mountainbrook is $686 per year, which is $222 more than the national average and $237 more than Georgia's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mountainbrook:
  • In Hapeville, GA, crime costs $1,576 per person, which is $890 more than in Mountainbrook.
  • In Kathleen, GA, crime costs $174 per person, which is $512 less than in Mountainbrook

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mountainbrook for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mountainbrook
Cost per Mountainbrook Resident
Murder
$48,815
$194
Rape/Sexual Assault
$8,652
$34
Robbery
$5,501
$22
Assault
$43,386
$173
Kidnapping
$2,542
$10
Vehicle Theft
$2,179
$9
Burglary
$10,422
$42
Theft
$28,655
$114
Arson
$523
$2
Vandalism
$13,173
$52
Animal Cruelty
$241
$1
Drug Crimes
$5,594
$22
Identity Theft
$2,564
$10
Total Cost of Crime
$172,247
$686

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mountainbrook, 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 Mountainbrook totals $378,433 ($1,508 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $550,680 ($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 Mountainbrook 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 Mountainbrook’s 251 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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Mountainbrook 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 Mountainbrook residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.019
Robbery
0.6967
Rape
0.5685
Murder
0.1035
Total Violent Crime
7.388 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
22.04
Vehicle Theft
0.5605
Burglary
4.578
Arson
0.0862
Total Property Crime
27.27 (D-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1670
Drug Crimes
3.013
Vandalism
7.346
Identity Theft
1.320
Animal Cruelty
0.1300
Total "Other" Rate
11.98 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
D+
C-
B+
B-
B
B+
C+
B
A-
B+
B+
C+
D
C
A
B+
A-
A
A
B
B+
B
B
B+
A-
B-
C-
D
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mountainbrook 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
F
F
F
B+
B+
B+
D
C
C
B+
B
B
B-
B-
B-
D-
D-
D-
D-
C-
C-
D
D+
D+
B+
B-
B-
A-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Mountainbrook is less safe than the Georgia 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 Mountainbrook, GA average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Mountainbrook schools on SchoolGrade

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