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Is East Ridge, Tennessee Safe?

Population 21,921 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, East Ridge faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,036 per 100K.

East Ridge Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast RidgeTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.6334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2262.42062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate2036.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate395.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2262/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Ridge

Violent crime in East Ridge is below the national average. The rate of 296.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2262.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,036 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Ridge Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,036
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft395
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Ridge Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Ridge
296.6
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Ridge
2262.4
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Ridge Safety

Is East Ridge safe?
Not especially. East Ridge earns a D with a crime rate of 255.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Ridge?
255.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2262.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Ridge safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Ridge's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,036 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Ridge?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Ridge generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Ridge police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Ridge?
No. Crime in East Ridge has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does East Ridge compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. East Ridge ranks behind about 85% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is East Ridge 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 East Ridge?
Bad. A D grade and 255.9 per-thousand rate put East Ridge below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Ridge?
296.6 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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