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Is Elizabethton, Tennessee Safe?

Population 14,350 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,350, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Elizabethton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,188 per 100K.

Elizabethton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElizabethtonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate382.9334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1875.42062.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1188.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate169.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

225.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

383/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elizabethton

Violent crime in Elizabethton is close to the national average. The rate of 382.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1875.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,188 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elizabethton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,188
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft169
053% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elizabethton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethton
382.9
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethton
1875.4
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabethton Safety

Is Elizabethton safe?
Not especially. Elizabethton earns a C with a crime rate of 225.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elizabethton?
225.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 382.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1875.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elizabethton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elizabethton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,188 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elizabethton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elizabethton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elizabethton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elizabethton?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Elizabethton's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Elizabethton compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Elizabethton ranks behind about 78% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Elizabethton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Elizabethton?
Bad. A C grade and 225.8 per-thousand rate put Elizabethton below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 383 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elizabethton?
382.9 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (44), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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