Historical data
Pick an indicator to see its long-run evolution.
Violent crime rate
1970–2023FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Crime Rate
Overall reported crime.
Violent + property crime rate
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k) | 621 | 364 |
- •Tennessee reports one of the five highest violent crime rates in the country, driven largely by Memphis.
Violent Crime
Violent offences.
Violent crime rate, Tennessee
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime rate (per 100k) | 621 | 364 |
Property Crime
Theft and burglary.
Property crime rate, Tennessee
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Property crime rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, property offenses per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Property crime rate (per 100k) | 2570 | 1954 |
Homicides
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter.
Homicide rate, Tennessee
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
Homicide rate, U.S.
1985–2025FBI Crime Data Explorer, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 residents, sum of monthly rates from reporting agencies.
| Indicator | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 10.5 | 5.7 |
Police Officers
Law enforcement staffing.
| Indicator | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Officers per 100k | 257 | 238 |
Public Safety Indicators
Broader safety measures.