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Is Collegedale, Tennessee Safe?

Population 11,499 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Collegedale faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,563 per 100K.

Collegedale Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCollegedaleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.3334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2308.02062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1563.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate518.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

263.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2308/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Collegedale

Violent crime in Collegedale is close to the national average. The rate of 323.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2308.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,563 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Collegedale Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary449
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,563
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft518
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Collegedale Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collegedale
323.3
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collegedale
2308.0
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Collegedale Safety

Is Collegedale safe?
Not especially. Collegedale earns a D with a crime rate of 263.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Collegedale?
263.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2308.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Collegedale safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Collegedale's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,563 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Collegedale?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Collegedale generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Collegedale police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Collegedale?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Collegedale's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Collegedale compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Collegedale ranks behind about 73% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Collegedale to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Collegedale?
Bad. A D grade and 263.1 per-thousand rate put Collegedale below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Collegedale?
323.3 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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