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Is Clarksville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 188,829 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Clarksville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D- safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 273.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,648 per 100K.

Clarksville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClarksvilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.4334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2465.22062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1648.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2465/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clarksville

Violent crime in Clarksville is below the national average. The rate of 271.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2465.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,648 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clarksville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,648
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clarksville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksville
271.4
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksville
2465.2
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarksville Safety

Is Clarksville safe?
Not especially. Clarksville earns a D- with a crime rate of 273.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Clarksville?
273.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2465.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clarksville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clarksville's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,648 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clarksville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clarksville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clarksville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clarksville?
No. Crime in Clarksville has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Clarksville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Clarksville ranks behind about 87% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Clarksville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Clarksville?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.7 per-thousand rate put Clarksville below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 271 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clarksville?
271.4 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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