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Is Dyersburg, Tennessee Safe?

Population 15,906 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dyersburg is a smaller community of 15,906 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,353 per 100K.

Dyersburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDyersburgTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2213.32062.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1353.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate376.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2213/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dyersburg

Violent crime in Dyersburg is below the national average. The rate of 244.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2213.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,353 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dyersburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,353
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft376
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dyersburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dyersburg
244.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dyersburg
2213.3
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dyersburg Safety

Is Dyersburg safe?
Not especially. Dyersburg earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dyersburg?
245.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2213.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dyersburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dyersburg's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,353 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dyersburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dyersburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dyersburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dyersburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Dyersburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Dyersburg compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Dyersburg ranks behind about 77% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dyersburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dyersburg?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.7 per-thousand rate put Dyersburg below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dyersburg?
244.2 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (46), and murder (2.0) 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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