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Is Dickson, Tennessee Safe?

Population 17,051 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dickson is a smaller community of 17,051 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,433 per 100K.

Dickson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDicksonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate322.1334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1800.72062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1433.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

322/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1801/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dickson

Violent crime in Dickson is close to the national average. The rate of 322.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1800.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,433 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dickson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,433
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dickson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dickson
322.1
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dickson
1800.7
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dickson Safety

Is Dickson safe?
Not especially. Dickson earns a C with a crime rate of 212.3 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 Dickson?
212.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 322.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1800.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dickson safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Dickson 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 Dickson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dickson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dickson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dickson?
No. Crime in Dickson has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Dickson compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Dickson ranks behind about 72% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Dickson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Dickson?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Dickson?
322.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (70), and murder (6.0) 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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