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Is Collierville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 51,909 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Collierville earns a D+ safety grade with 249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 78% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,851 per 100K.

Collierville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricColliervilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate391.9334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2103.12062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate296.0--268.2
Theft Rate1851.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate249.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

392/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2103/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Collierville

Violent crime in Collierville is close to the national average. The rate of 391.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2103.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,851 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Collierville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault296
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary317
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,851
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft249
078% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Collierville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collierville
391.9
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Collierville
2103.1
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Collierville Safety

Is Collierville safe?
Not especially. Collierville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 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 Collierville?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 391.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2103.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Collierville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Collierville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,851 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Collierville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Collierville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Collierville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Collierville?
Crime rates have held steady in Collierville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Collierville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Collierville ranks behind about 87% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Collierville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Collierville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put Collierville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 392 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Collierville?
391.9 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (296), robbery (72), and murder (3.0) 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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