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Murder in Greeneville, Tennessee (2026)

7.8 per 100K · 37% above national avg · Grade C

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Greeneville has a murder rate of 7.8 per 100K, which is 37% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 12,821 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Greeneville, Tennessee is 7.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 37% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Greeneville's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Greeneville vs State and National Averages

Greeneville
7.8
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Greeneville

1 in 12,821

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Greeneville in a given year, based on the rate of 7.8 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 Greeneville

C+
Violent Crime440.4/100K · 21% above avg
B
Property Crime1640.8/100K · 10% below avg
C+
Assault349.8/100K · 30% above avg
B
Robbery38.6/100K · 39% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Dyersburg
B-
4.1
Nolensville
C
8.5
Arlington
C+
6.9
Athens
C+
6.2
Dickson
C+
7.0
Goodlettsville
C+
6.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Greeneville

How bad is murder in Greeneville?
As of 2026, Greeneville's murder rate of 7.8 per 100K is 37% above the national average. It ranks behind 62% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Greeneville?
As of 2026, 7.8 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 Greeneville?
Overall crime trends in Greeneville have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Greeneville's murder compare to Tennessee?
Greeneville performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 7.8 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Greeneville?
Based on the rate of 7.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 12,821 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 Greeneville safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Greeneville. The rate of 7.8 per 100K is above the national average, ranking behind 62% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
Back to Greeneville 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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