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Murder in Brentwood, Tennessee (2026)

6.8 per 100K · 19% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Brentwood has a murder rate of 6.8 per 100K, which is 19% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,706 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Brentwood, Tennessee is 6.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 19% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Brentwood's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Brentwood vs State and National Averages

Brentwood
6.8
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Brentwood

1 in 14,706

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Brentwood in a given year, based on the rate of 6.8 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 Brentwood

C
Violent Crime461.5/100K · 27% above avg
B-
Property Crime2014.9/100K · 10% above avg
C
Assault373.2/100K · 39% above avg
C-
Robbery113.4/100K · 79% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Mount Juliet
C+
6.1
La Vergne
B-
5.7
Columbia
C+
6.9
Germantown
B-
4.9
Cleveland
C
8.2
Collierville
B-
4.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Brentwood

How bad is murder in Brentwood?
As of 2026, Brentwood's murder rate of 6.8 per 100K is 19% above the national average. It ranks behind 56% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Brentwood?
As of 2026, 6.8 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 Brentwood?
Overall crime trends in Brentwood have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Brentwood's murder compare to Tennessee?
Brentwood's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 6.8 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Brentwood?
Based on the rate of 6.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,706 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 Brentwood safe from murder?
Brentwood is about average for murder. The rate of 6.8 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Brentwood 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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