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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B-

Which crimes are included?

$89,117

Cost of Crime™ for Oak Ridge, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $485 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Oak Ridge ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of cities but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Oak Ridge's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Oak Ridge is 15.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Oak Ridge Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Oak Ridge varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 66 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Oak Ridge, AL see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Oak Ridge, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Oak Ridge for 2025 is $89,117. This translates to approximately $217 per resident and $485 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Oak Ridge. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Oak Ridge Compared to Other Cities?

Oak Ridge, AL:	$217
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Oak Ridge is $217 per year, which is $247 less than the national average and $290 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Oak Ridge:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,322 more than in Oak Ridge.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $19 less than in Oak Ridge

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Oak Ridge	Cost per Oak Ridge Resident
Murder	$19,408	$47
Rape/Sexual Assault	$12,017	$29
Robbery	$2,104	$5
Assault	$13,035	$32
Kidnapping	$1,986	$5
Vehicle Theft	$2,954	$7
Burglary	$6,753	$16
Theft	$8,681	$21
Arson	$1,208	$3
Vandalism	$11,026	$27
Animal Cruelty	$176	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,681	$21
Identity Theft	$1,088	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$89,117	$217

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge totals $190,550 ($465 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $279,667 ($682 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge’s 410 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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Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.107
Robbery	0.1631
Rape	0.4834
Murder	0.0252
Total Violent Crime	1.779 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.088
Vehicle Theft	0.4653
Burglary	1.816
Arson	0.1220
Total Property Crime	6.491 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0799
Drug Crimes	2.862
Vandalism	3.764
Identity Theft	0.3429
Animal Cruelty	0.0580
Total "Other" Rate	7.108 (B-)

Individual Oak Ridge Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hartselle, AL	B	A-	A-
Massey, AL	B+	B+	B+
Tanner Heights, AL	B+	A-	A
Danville, AL	B	B-	B+
Penn, AL	A-	A	A
Decatur, AL	C-	C	C-
Priceville, AL	B	A-	B
Oakville, AL	C-	C-	B-
Gum Spring, AL	C+	B+	B-
Falkville, AL	C+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Oak Ridge is lower 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
Prewitt, KY	B+	A-	A-
New Brunswick, IN	A-	A	A
New Richmond, WV	D-	D	D
New Stuyahok, AK	F	F	F
Oak Park, GA	D	D+	D+
Occupacia, VA	D+	C-	C-
Ocheltree, KS	A	B+	B+
Old Brazoria, TX	D+	D+	D+
Preston, OK	B	C+	C+
Nevins, IL	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Oak Ridge is safer than the Alabama 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 Oak Ridge, AL average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Oak Ridge schools on SchoolGrade

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