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Murder in Alcoa, Tennessee (2026)

6.5 per 100K · 14% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Alcoa has a murder rate of 6.5 per 100K, which is 14% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 15,385 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Alcoa, Tennessee is 6.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 14% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Alcoa's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Alcoa vs State and National Averages

Alcoa
6.5
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Alcoa

1 in 15,385

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Alcoa in a given year, based on the rate of 6.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Alcoa

B-
Violent Crime330.4/100K · 9% below avg
B-
Property Crime1889.7/100K · 3% above avg
B-
Assault261.0/100K · 3% below avg
B-
Robbery58.7/100K · 7% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Portland
C+
6.1
Manchester
B-
5.5
Lewisburg
C+
6.3
Soddy-Daisy
C+
6.1
McMinnville
C+
6.9
Crossville
C+
6.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Alcoa

How bad is murder in Alcoa?
As of 2026, Alcoa's murder rate of 6.5 per 100K is 14% above the national average. It ranks behind 55% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Alcoa?
As of 2026, 6.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Alcoa?
Overall crime trends in Alcoa have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Alcoa's murder compare to Tennessee?
Alcoa's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 6.5 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Alcoa?
Based on the rate of 6.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 15,385 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Alcoa safe from murder?
Alcoa is about average for murder. The rate of 6.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Alcoa safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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