Violent Crime per Capita in Signal Mountain
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Signal Mountain residents.
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C-
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
C |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$2.18 million
Cost of Crime™ for Signal Mountain, TN
In 2025, violent crime will cost $394 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Signal Mountain 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.
The C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Signal Mountain ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of cities but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Signal Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in Signal Mountain is 2.921 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Signal Mountain residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Signal Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 232 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 458 in the central.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Signal Mountain, TN see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Signal Mountain, TN
The total projected cost of crime in Signal Mountain for 2025 is $2,181,522. This translates to approximately $149 per resident and $394 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Signal Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 15.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Signal Mountain Compared to Other Cities?
| Signal Mountain, TN: | $149 |
|---|---|
| Bolivar, TN: | $948 |
| Collegedale, TN: | $128 |
| Tennessee: | $402 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Signal Mountain is $149 per year, which is $109 less than the national average and $253 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Signal Mountain:
- In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $948 per person, which is $799 more than in Signal Mountain.
- In Collegedale, TN, crime costs $128 per person, which is $21 less than in Signal Mountain
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Signal Mountain for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Signal Mountain |
Cost per Signal Mountain Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$594,934 |
$41 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$669,118 |
$46 |
Robbery |
$202,133 |
$14 |
Assault |
$715,338 |
$49 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$2,181,522 |
$149 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Signal Mountain, TN
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 Signal Mountain totals $7,453,170 ($510 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,634,693 ($659 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Signal Mountain violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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, of which Signal Mountain has 1, have the same problem. Of Signal Mountain’s 14,614 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Signal Mountain residents in a standard year.
Signal Mountain Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Signal Mountain residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.704 |
Robbery |
0.4397 |
Rape |
0.7551 |
Murder |
0.0217 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.921 (C+) |
Individual Signal Mountain Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in Signal Mountain is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Signal Mountain.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | C | C- | |
D | C- | D | |
F | D+ | D- | |
C | C- | B- | |
B- | B | B+ | |
C- | D+ | C | |
D- | D | D | |
D+ | C | C- | |
C+ | C | B | |
C- | C | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Signal Mountain is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B | B | |
A- | C | C | |
F | D- | D- | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
B | C- | C- | |
C+ | B | B | |
D | D- | D- | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
C- | C | C | |
B | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Signal Mountain is safer than the Tennessee state average and safer than the national average.
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