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Is Clinton, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,466 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,466, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Clinton earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,500 per 100K.

Clinton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClintonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate255.9334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1700.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1500.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate359.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

256/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1701/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clinton

Violent crime in Clinton is below the national average. The rate of 255.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1700.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,500 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Clinton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary276
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,500
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft359
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clinton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
255.9
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clinton
1700.9
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clinton Safety

Is Clinton safe?
It depends on where in Clinton you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Clinton?
195.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 255.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1700.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clinton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Clinton has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clinton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clinton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clinton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clinton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clinton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Clinton compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Clinton ranks behind about 61% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Clinton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clinton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Clinton?
255.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (41), and murder (5.0) 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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