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Property Crime in Bristol, Tennessee (2026)

1626.5 per 100K · 11% below national avg · Grade B

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Bristol has a property crime rate of 1626.5 per 100K, which is 11% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 61 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Bristol, Tennessee is 1626.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Bristol's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Bristol vs State and National Averages

Bristol
1626.5
Tennessee Avg
2009.1
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Bristol

1 in 61

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Bristol in a given year, based on the rate of 1626.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Bristol

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Violent Crime460.6/100K · 27% above avg
C+
Murder6.1/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Assault340.3/100K · 27% above avg
D+
Robbery116.7/100K · 84% above avg
B-
Burglary212.3/100K · 21% below avg
B-
Theft1342.7/100K · 4% below avg
B-
Vehicle Theft263.6/100K · 17% below avg

Property Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Shelbyville
C+
2186.3
Farragut
B-
1959.7
Maryville
B-
1903.1
Morristown
B-
1937.7
East Ridge
C+
2113.1
Tullahoma
C+
2118.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Bristol

How bad is property crime in Bristol?
As of 2026, not bad relative to other US cities. Bristol's property crime rate of 1626.5 per 100K is 11% below the national average of 1832.3. It ranks better than 62% of cities for this crime type.
What is the property crime rate in Bristol?
As of 2026, 1626.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Bristol?
Crime rates in Bristol have been stable overall. Property Crime has not shown significant movement.
How does Bristol's property crime compare to Tennessee?
Bristol's property crime rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 1626.5 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Bristol?
Based on the rate of 1626.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 61 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Bristol safe from property crime?
Bristol is about average for property crime. The rate of 1626.5 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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