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Murder in Bristol, Tennessee (2026)

6.1 per 100K · 7% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Bristol has a murder rate of 6.1 per 100K, which is 7% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 16,393 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Bristol, Tennessee is 6.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 7% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Bristol's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Bristol vs State and National Averages

Bristol
6.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Bristol

1 in 16,393

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Bristol in a given year, based on the rate of 6.1 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 Bristol

C
Violent Crime460.6/100K · 27% above avg
B
Property Crime1626.5/100K · 11% below avg
C+
Assault340.3/100K · 27% above avg
D+
Robbery116.7/100K · 84% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Shelbyville
B-
5.2
Farragut
C+
6.8
Maryville
B-
4.9
Morristown
C
8.7
East Ridge
B-
4.8
Tullahoma
B-
4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Bristol

How bad is murder in Bristol?
As of 2026, Bristol's murder rate of 6.1 per 100K is 7% above the national average. It ranks behind 52% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Bristol?
As of 2026, 6.1 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 Bristol?
Crime rates in Bristol have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Bristol's murder compare to Tennessee?
Bristol's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 6.1 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Bristol?
Based on the rate of 6.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 16,393 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 Bristol safe from murder?
Bristol is about average for murder. The rate of 6.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Bristol 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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