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Is Mountain Brook, Alabama Safe?

Population 21,661 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 21,661, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Mountain Brook earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,411 per 100K.

Mountain Brook Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMountain BrookAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate305.0309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1668.42069.31,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1411.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate261.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

197.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1668/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mountain Brook

Violent crime in Mountain Brook is below the national average. The rate of 305.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1668.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,411 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mountain Brook Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,411
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft261
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Mountain Brook Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain Brook
305.0
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mountain Brook
1668.4
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Brook Safety

Is Mountain Brook safe?
It depends on where in Mountain Brook you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Mountain Brook?
197.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 305.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1668.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mountain Brook safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mountain Brook has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mountain Brook?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mountain Brook generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mountain Brook police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mountain Brook?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mountain Brook's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Mountain Brook compare to other cities in Alabama?
Middle of the pack for Alabama. Mountain Brook isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 50th percentile among Alabama cities.
How safe is Mountain Brook to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mountain Brook?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mountain Brook?
305.0 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (75), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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