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Murder in East Ridge, Tennessee (2026)

4.8 per 100K · 16% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

East Ridge has a murder rate of 4.8 per 100K, which is 16% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 20,833 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in East Ridge, Tennessee is 4.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% below the national average of 5.7. That puts East Ridge's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: East Ridge vs State and National Averages

East Ridge
4.8
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in East Ridge

1 in 20,833

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in East Ridge in a given year, based on the rate of 4.8 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 East Ridge

C+
Violent Crime375.3/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Property Crime2113.1/100K · 15% above avg
C+
Assault281.6/100K · 5% above avg
B-
Robbery55.8/100K · 12% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Tullahoma
B-
4.6
Springfield
C+
6.9
Sevierville
B-
5.1
Farragut
C+
6.8
White House
C+
7.2
Shelbyville
B-
5.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in East Ridge

How bad is murder in East Ridge?
As of 2026, East Ridge's murder rate of 4.8 per 100K is 16% below the national average. It ranks behind 45% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in East Ridge?
As of 2026, 4.8 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 East Ridge?
Overall crime trends in East Ridge have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does East Ridge's murder compare to Tennessee?
East Ridge's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 4.8 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in East Ridge?
Based on the rate of 4.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 20,833 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 East Ridge safe from murder?
East Ridge is about average for murder. The rate of 4.8 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to East Ridge 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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