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Murder in Atoka, Tennessee (2026)

7.2 per 100K · 26% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Atoka has a murder rate of 7.2 per 100K, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,889 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Atoka, Tennessee is 7.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 26% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Atoka's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Atoka vs State and National Averages

Atoka
7.2
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Atoka

1 in 13,889

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Atoka in a given year, based on the rate of 7.2 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 Atoka

C+
Violent Crime366.0/100K · 1% above avg
B
Property Crime1591.4/100K · 13% below avg
B-
Assault261.9/100K · 2% below avg
C+
Robbery74.8/100K · 18% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Union City
B-
5.5
Paris
B-
5.4
Clinton
C+
6.2
Oakland
C+
6.6
Winchester
B-
5.1
Fairview
C
8.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Atoka

How bad is murder in Atoka?
As of 2026, Atoka's murder rate of 7.2 per 100K is 26% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Atoka?
As of 2026, 7.2 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 Atoka?
Overall crime trends in Atoka have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Atoka's murder compare to Tennessee?
Atoka's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Atoka?
Based on the rate of 7.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,889 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 Atoka safe from murder?
Atoka is about average for murder. The rate of 7.2 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Atoka 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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