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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$841,148

Cost of Crime™ for Valley Head, AL

In 2025, crime will cost $1,057 per household.

More cost data

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Valley Head ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to Valley Head's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Valley Head is 22.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Valley Head Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Valley Head varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 31 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Valley Head, AL see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Valley Head, AL

The total projected cost of crime in Valley Head for 2025 is $841,148. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $1,057 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Valley Head. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Valley Head, AL:	$387
Tuskegee, AL:	$1539
Coker, AL:	$198
Alabama:	$507
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Valley Head is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $120 less than Alabama's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Valley Head:

In Tuskegee, AL, crime costs $1,539 per person, which is $1,152 more than in Valley Head.
In Coker, AL, crime costs $198 per person, which is $189 less than in Valley Head

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Valley Head	Cost per Valley Head Resident
Murder	$344,589	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$66,363	$31
Robbery	$18,435	$8
Assault	$80,565	$37
Kidnapping	$5,830	$3
Vehicle Theft	$21,162	$10
Burglary	$50,922	$23
Theft	$66,289	$31
Arson	$8,865	$4
Vandalism	$53,800	$25
Animal Cruelty	$1,911	$1
Drug Crimes	$111,470	$51
Identity Theft	$10,947	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$841,148	$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Valley 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 Valley Head totals $2,626,478 ($1,209 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,467,626 ($1,597 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 Valley 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 central part of the city 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 Valley Head’s 2,172 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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Valley 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 Valley Head residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.292
Robbery	0.2698
Rape	0.5039
Murder	0.0844
Total Violent Crime	2.150 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.893
Vehicle Theft	0.6292
Burglary	2.585
Arson	0.1690
Total Property Crime	9.276 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0443
Drug Crimes	6.938
Vandalism	3.467
Identity Theft	0.6512
Animal Cruelty	0.1189
Total "Other" Rate	11.22 (D+)

Individual Valley Head Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hammondville, AL	B-	A-	A-
High Point, AL	C-	B-	C+
Mentone, AL	D	C-	D+
Henagar, AL	C	B-	C+
Sylvania, AL	C	B	C+
Cloudland, GA	B-	B	C+
Fort Payne, AL	C-	C	C
Menlo, GA	B	C-	B-
Head River, GA	A-	A	A-
Pisgah, AL	C+	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Valley 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
Slate Hill, NY	A-	B	B
Olin, NC	C	C-	C-
Hewitt, WI	B+	A	A
Amity, AR	C-	D	D
John Day, OR	D	C-	C-
Lake Park, MN	B	C-	C-
Lewiston, UT	A-	B+	B+
Luckey, OH	B+	B-	B-
Mardela Springs, MD	B-	C+	C+
Moline Acres, MO	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Valley 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 Valley Head, AL average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Valley Head schools on SchoolGrade

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