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Is Bartlett, Tennessee Safe?

Population 56,416 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Bartlett earns a D+ safety grade with 250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,599 per 100K.

Bartlett Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBartlettTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2222.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate190.0--268.2
Theft Rate1599.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2223/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bartlett

Violent crime in Bartlett is below the national average. The rate of 286.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2222.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,599 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bartlett Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault190
071% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary426
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,599
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bartlett Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartlett
286.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bartlett
2222.9
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bartlett Safety

Is Bartlett safe?
Not especially. Bartlett earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bartlett?
250.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2222.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bartlett safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Bartlett's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,599 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Bartlett?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bartlett generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bartlett police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bartlett?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bartlett's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Bartlett compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Bartlett ranks behind about 85% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Bartlett to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bartlett?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.9 per-thousand rate put Bartlett below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 286 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Bartlett?
286.2 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (190), robbery (42), 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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