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Murder in Dickson, Tennessee (2026)

7.0 per 100K · 23% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Dickson has a murder rate of 7.0 per 100K, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,286 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Dickson, Tennessee is 7.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 23% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Dickson's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Dickson vs State and National Averages

Dickson
7.0
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Dickson

1 in 14,286

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Dickson in a given year, based on the rate of 7.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Dickson

C+
Violent Crime391.8/100K · 8% above avg
B-
Property Crime1715.3/100K · 6% below avg
C+
Assault273.6/100K · 2% above avg
C
Robbery85.2/100K · 35% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Goodlettsville
C+
6.6
White House
C+
7.2
Greeneville
C
7.8
Dyersburg
B-
4.1
Nolensville
C
8.5
Arlington
C+
6.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Dickson

How bad is murder in Dickson?
As of 2026, Dickson's murder rate of 7.0 per 100K is 23% above the national average. It ranks behind 58% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Dickson?
As of 2026, 7.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Dickson?
Overall crime trends in Dickson have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Dickson's murder compare to Tennessee?
Dickson's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Dickson?
Based on the rate of 7.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,286 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Dickson safe from murder?
Dickson is about average for murder. The rate of 7.0 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Dickson safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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