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Is Fairview, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,877 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Fairview is a smaller community of 10,877 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 220.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,229 per 100K.

Fairview Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFairviewTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate397.0334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1809.82062.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate292.0--268.2
Theft Rate1229.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate441.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

397/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1810/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fairview

Violent crime in Fairview is close to the national average. The rate of 397.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1809.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,229 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fairview Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault292
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary261
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,229
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft441
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fairview Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
397.0
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fairview
1809.8
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairview Safety

Is Fairview safe?
Not especially. Fairview earns a C with a crime rate of 220.7 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 Fairview?
220.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 397.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1809.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fairview safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fairview's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,229 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fairview?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fairview generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fairview police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fairview?
Crime rates have held steady in Fairview, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Fairview compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Fairview ranks behind about 65% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Fairview to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Fairview?
Bad. A C grade and 220.7 per-thousand rate put Fairview below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 397 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fairview?
397.0 per 100,000, which is 9% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (292), robbery (53), and murder (8.0) 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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