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Is Atoka, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,645 · Safer than 44% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,645, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Atoka earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,335 per 100K.

Atoka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAtokaTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate284.8334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1645.82062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1335.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate237.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

193.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

285/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1646/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Atoka

Violent crime in Atoka is below the national average. The rate of 284.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1645.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,335 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Atoka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary262
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,335
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft237
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Atoka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atoka
284.8
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Atoka
1645.8
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Atoka Safety

Is Atoka safe?
It depends on where in Atoka 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 Atoka?
193.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 284.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1645.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Atoka safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Atoka 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 Atoka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Atoka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Atoka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Atoka?
No. Crime in Atoka has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Atoka compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Atoka ranks behind about 65% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Atoka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Atoka?
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 44th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Atoka?
284.8 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (58), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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