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Is Gallatin, Tennessee Safe?

Population 54,590 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Gallatin faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,003 per 100K.

Gallatin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGallatinTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.0334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2269.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate308.0--268.2
Theft Rate2003.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate212.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2270/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gallatin

Violent crime in Gallatin is close to the national average. The rate of 389.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2269.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,003 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 308 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Gallatin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault308
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary431
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,003
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft212
067% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gallatin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gallatin
389.0
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gallatin
2269.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gallatin Safety

Is Gallatin safe?
Not especially. Gallatin earns a D with a crime rate of 265.9 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 Gallatin?
265.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2269.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gallatin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gallatin's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,003 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gallatin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gallatin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gallatin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gallatin?
No. Crime in Gallatin has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Gallatin compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Gallatin ranks behind about 91% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gallatin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Gallatin?
Bad. A D grade and 265.9 per-thousand rate put Gallatin below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gallatin?
389.0 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (308), robbery (90), 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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