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Violent Crime in Germantown, Tennessee (2026)

368.2 per 100K · 1% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Germantown has a violent crime rate of 368.2 per 100K, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 272 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Germantown, Tennessee is 368.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Germantown's violent crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Germantown vs State and National Averages

Germantown
368.2
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Germantown

1 in 272

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Germantown in a given year, based on the rate of 368.2 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Germantown

B-
Property Crime1851.5/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Murder4.9/100K · 14% below avg
C+
Assault320.6/100K · 20% above avg
C
Robbery91.9/100K · 45% above avg
B-
Burglary256.3/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Theft1206.6/100K · 14% below avg
B-
Vehicle Theft277.4/100K · 13% below avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Cookeville
C+
456.2
La Vergne
C+
366.2
Oak Ridge
C+
389.2
Mount Juliet
B-
342.0
Brentwood
C
461.5
Morristown
C+
445.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Germantown

How bad is violent crime in Germantown?
As of 2026, Germantown's violent crime rate of 368.2 per 100K is 1% above the national average. It ranks behind 52% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Germantown?
As of 2026, 368.2 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Germantown?
Overall crime trends in Germantown have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Germantown's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Germantown performs better than most Tennessee cities on violent crime. Its rate of 368.2 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Germantown?
Based on the rate of 368.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 272 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Germantown safe from violent crime?
Germantown is about average for violent crime. The rate of 368.2 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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