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Is Brentwood, Tennessee Safe?

Population 45,313 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Brentwood has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate above the national average and an overall rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,554 per 100K.

Brentwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBrentwoodTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate423.6334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2170.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate325.0--268.2
Theft Rate1554.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate195.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

424/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2171/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Brentwood

Violent crime in Brentwood is above the national average. The rate of 423.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2170.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,554 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 325 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Brentwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault325
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery101
01.6x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,554
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft195
061% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Brentwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brentwood
423.6
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Brentwood
2170.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Brentwood Safety

Is Brentwood safe?
Not especially. Brentwood earns a D with a crime rate of 259.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Brentwood?
259.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 423.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2170.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Brentwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Brentwood's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,554 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Brentwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Brentwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Brentwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Brentwood?
No. Crime in Brentwood has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Brentwood compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Brentwood ranks behind about 86% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Brentwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Brentwood?
Bad. A D grade and 259.4 per-thousand rate put Brentwood below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 424 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Brentwood?
423.6 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (325), robbery (101), 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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