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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$81,274

Cost of Crime™ for Rocky Head, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $660 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Rocky Head ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Rocky Head's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rocky Head is 18.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rocky Head Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rocky Head varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 52 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Rocky Head, AL see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rocky Head, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Rocky Head for 2025 is $81,274. This translates to approximately $300 per resident and $660 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Rocky Head. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Rocky Head Compared to Other Cities?

Rocky Head, AL:	$300
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rocky Head is $300 per year, which is $164 less than the national average and $207 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rocky Head:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,239 more than in Rocky Head.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $102 less than in Rocky Head

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rocky Head	Cost per Rocky Head Resident
Murder	$21,003	$78
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,096	$26
Robbery	$1,918	$7
Assault	$17,994	$66
Kidnapping	$1,161	$4
Vehicle Theft	$1,154	$4
Burglary	$5,723	$21
Theft	$2,307	$9
Arson	$996	$4
Vandalism	$3,470	$13
Animal Cruelty	$270	$1
Drug Crimes	$10,415	$38
Identity Theft	$7,767	$29
Total Cost of Crime	$81,274	$300

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rocky Head, 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 Rocky Head totals $178,581 ($659 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $259,856 ($959 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 Rocky Head 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 Rocky Head’s 271 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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Rocky Head 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 Rocky Head residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.312
Robbery	0.2250
Rape	0.4319
Murder	0.0412
Total Violent Crime	3.010 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.644
Vehicle Theft	0.2751
Burglary	2.328
Arson	0.1522
Total Property Crime	4.399 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0707
Drug Crimes	5.195
Vandalism	1.792
Identity Theft	3.703
Animal Cruelty	0.1347
Total "Other" Rate	10.90 (D+)

Individual Rocky Head Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Java, AL	B+	A-	A
Roeton, AL	A-	A+	A+
Ariton, AL	B-	C+	A-
Dillard, AL	B-	C-	A+
Marley Mill, AL	B-	C-	A+
Tennille, AL	B	C	A-
Hamilton Crossroads, AL	B	C-	B
Jack, AL	B+	A-	A-
Tabernacle, AL	B+	B+	A-
Doster, AL	D	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rocky Head 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
Scotch Bush, NY	A-	B+	B+
Maple Grove, NY	A-	C-	C-
Maple Point, IL	B+	D+	D+
Maple River, IA	B	A	A
Maple View, NY	A-	C+	C+
Marquess, WV	A	A	A
Martinville, AR	C+	C	C
McCook, IL	F	D+	D+
McDougal, AR	D+	F	F
Rabbit Ridge, KY	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Rocky Head 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 Rocky Head, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rocky Head schools on SchoolGrade

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