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Murder in Dyersburg, Tennessee (2026)

4.1 per 100K · 28% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Dyersburg has a murder rate of 4.1 per 100K, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 24,390 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Dyersburg, Tennessee is 4.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Dyersburg's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Dyersburg vs State and National Averages

Dyersburg
4.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Dyersburg

1 in 24,390

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Dyersburg in a given year, based on the rate of 4.1 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 Dyersburg

B-
Violent Crime339.7/100K · 7% below avg
C+
Property Crime2078.0/100K · 13% above avg
B-
Assault253.5/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Robbery63.0/100K · 0% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Nolensville
C
8.5
Arlington
C+
6.9
Greeneville
C
7.8
Athens
C+
6.2
Dickson
C+
7.0
Lakeland
C
7.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Dyersburg

How bad is murder in Dyersburg?
As of 2026, Dyersburg's murder rate of 4.1 per 100K is 28% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Dyersburg?
As of 2026, 4.1 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 Dyersburg?
Crime rates in Dyersburg have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Dyersburg's murder compare to Tennessee?
Dyersburg's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Dyersburg?
Based on the rate of 4.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 24,390 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 Dyersburg safe from murder?
Dyersburg is about average for murder. The rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Dyersburg 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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