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Is Johnson City, Tennessee Safe?

Population 74,943 · Safer than 11% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Johnson City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 89% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,058 per 100K.

Johnson City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJohnson CityTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate414.3334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2504.32062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate259.0--268.2
Theft Rate2058.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate306.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

291.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

414/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2504/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Johnson City

Violent crime in Johnson City is close to the national average. The rate of 414.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2504.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,058 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Johnson City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault259
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary455
01.7x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,058
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft306
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Johnson City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnson City
414.3
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Johnson City
2504.3
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson City Safety

Is Johnson City safe?
Not especially. Johnson City earns a D- with a crime rate of 291.9 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 Johnson City?
291.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 414.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2504.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Johnson City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Johnson City's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,058 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Johnson City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Johnson City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Johnson City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Johnson City?
Crime rates have held steady in Johnson City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Johnson City compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Johnson City ranks behind about 86% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.4x the national rate.
How safe is Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
Bad. A D- grade and 291.9 per-thousand rate put Johnson City below 89% of US cities. Violent crime at 414 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Johnson City?
414.3 per 100,000, which is 14% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (259), robbery (94), and murder (5.0) 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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