Breaking Down Crime Statistics in Birmingham’s Over-the-Mountain Communities

One of the most persistent myths we hear at Grissom Service Company while serving our Greater Birmingham customers is that suburban crime rates are skyrocketing. Let’s examine why this perception isn’t accurate, particularly in communities like Mountain Brook and Vestavia.

The reality is that many Birmingham suburbs consistently rank among Alabama’s safest communities. Here’s what the data actually tells us:

• Hoover maintains one of the lowest crime rates per capita in Alabama for cities its size
• Mountain Brook consistently ranks in the top 3 safest cities in Alabama
• Homewood’s property crime rates have decreased by 15% over the past decade
• Vestavia Hills ranks among the safest suburbs in the Southeast

While no community is completely crime-free, these over-the-mountain suburbs have invested heavily in public safety and community policing programs. Trussville and Irondale have also seen significant improvements in their safety metrics over the past five years.

As a service company that works across these communities daily, we can attest that these areas remain safe, welcoming places to live and work. The perception of rising crime often comes from increased social media reporting rather than actual crime statistics.

Remember, while it’s important to stay vigilant and practice basic safety measures, the Birmingham metropolitan area’s suburbs continue to be some of the most secure communities in Alabama. When choosing where to live or do business, it’s essential to look at actual data rather than relying on anecdotal evidence or social media posts.

Whether we’re serving customers in Mountain Brook or maintaining properties in Homewood, we at Grissom Service Company always find these communities to be safe, welcoming places to conduct business.