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Is Crossville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 13,113 · Safer than 41% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crossville is a smaller community of 13,113 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 201.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,397 per 100K.

Crossville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCrossvilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate228.3334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1782.42062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate183.0--268.2
Theft Rate1397.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate152.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

201.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

228/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1782/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Crossville

Violent crime in Crossville is below the national average. The rate of 228.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1782.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,397 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Crossville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault183
068% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary204
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,397
0100% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft152
048% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Crossville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crossville
228.3
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Crossville
1782.4
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Crossville Safety

Is Crossville safe?
It depends on where in Crossville 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 Crossville?
201.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 228.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1782.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Crossville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Crossville 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 Crossville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Crossville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Crossville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Crossville?
No. Crime in Crossville has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Crossville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Middle of the pack for Tennessee. Crossville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 44th percentile among Tennessee cities.
How safe is Crossville 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 Crossville?
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 41th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Crossville?
228.3 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (183), robbery (47), 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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