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Murder in Germantown, Tennessee (2026)

4.9 per 100K · 14% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Germantown has a murder rate of 4.9 per 100K, which is 14% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 20,408 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Germantown, Tennessee is 4.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 14% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Germantown's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Germantown vs State and National Averages

Germantown
4.9
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Germantown

1 in 20,408

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Germantown in a given year, based on the rate of 4.9 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 Germantown

C+
Violent Crime368.2/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Property Crime1851.5/100K · 1% above avg
C+
Assault320.6/100K · 20% above avg
C
Robbery91.9/100K · 45% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cookeville
C
8.6
La Vergne
B-
5.7
Oak Ridge
C+
7.5
Mount Juliet
C+
6.1
Brentwood
C+
6.8
Morristown
C
8.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Germantown

How bad is murder in Germantown?
As of 2026, Germantown's murder rate of 4.9 per 100K is 14% below the national average. It ranks behind 45% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Germantown?
As of 2026, 4.9 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 Germantown?
Overall crime trends in Germantown have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Germantown's murder compare to Tennessee?
Germantown performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 4.9 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Germantown?
Based on the rate of 4.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 20,408 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 Germantown safe from murder?
Germantown is about average for murder. The rate of 4.9 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Germantown 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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