Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Cascade Heights in green. The most dangerous areas in Cascade Heights are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of theft is about the same as the average US neighborhood. Cascade Heights is in the 51st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of neighborhoods are safer and 51% of neighborhoods are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Cascade Heights's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby neighborhoods.

The rate of theft in Cascade Heights is 14.43 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Cascade Heights generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Cascade Heights may be as high as 1 in 49 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 94 in the west part of the neighborhood. See the section on interpreting the theft map, however, because comparing rates for theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA: about 53 per year. The west part of Cascade Heights has fewer cases of theft with only 11 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for Cascade Heights, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the south part of the neighborhood. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Cascade Heights residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Cascade Heights has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Cascade Heights has 4, have the same problem. Of Cascade Heights’s 18,209 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA at ISP Reports.

Cascade Heights Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cascade Heights residents in a standard year.

Individual Cascade Heights Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of theft in Cascade Heights is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Cascade Heights.

Nearby Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Grove Park, Atlanta, GA	D	F	C	C+
Adamsville, Atlanta, GA	D+	D	C+	B-
Center Hill, Atlanta, GA	D+	D	C-	C-
Adams Park, Atlanta, GA	D+	D+	C	C+
West End, Atlanta, GA	D-	F	D	D-
University Center, Atlanta, GA	D+	D-	C-	D+
Oakland City, Atlanta, GA	D-	D-	D	D+
Vine City, Atlanta, GA	D	F	D+	D
Adair Park, Atlanta, GA	D-	F	D	D-
Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA	D	F	D+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Cascade Heights is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Au-Tenleytown, Washington, DC	C-	B-	B-	C-
Westside, Santa Cruz, CA	B-	C	C	C+
Baker-Zachary Area, Baker, LA	B	C	C	B
Bario Logan, San Diego, CA	C	D-	D-	C+
Westlake-San Francisco, Daly City, CA	A-	B	B	B+
Villa Carolina, Carolina, PR	C-	C	C	D+
Upper State, Santa Barbara, CA	C+	C	C	C
Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI	C-	B+	B+	D-
Kenwood, Chicago, IL	C+	C	C	B+
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO	D	C+	C+	D+

Considering only the theft rate, Cascade Heights 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 Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA average SchoolGrade of F, with 13% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cascade Heights schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 9 hours 4 minutes in Cascade Heights. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Cascade Heights, Atlanta, GA

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.