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Murder in Johnson City, Tennessee (2026)

6.3 per 100K · 11% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Johnson City has a murder rate of 6.3 per 100K, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 15,873 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Johnson City, Tennessee is 6.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Johnson City's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Johnson City vs State and National Averages

Johnson City
6.3
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Johnson City

1 in 15,873

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Johnson City in a given year, based on the rate of 6.3 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 Johnson City

C+
Violent Crime456.4/100K · 25% above avg
C+
Property Crime2294.4/100K · 25% above avg
C+
Assault300.1/100K · 12% above avg
C-
Robbery104.9/100K · 66% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Jackson
C+
6.8
Hendersonville
B-
5.5
Smyrna
C+
6.7
Spring Hill
C
8.0
Franklin
C
8.0
Kingsport
B-
5.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Johnson City

How bad is murder in Johnson City?
As of 2026, Johnson City's murder rate of 6.3 per 100K is 11% above the national average. It ranks behind 53% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Johnson City?
As of 2026, 6.3 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 Johnson City?
Crime rates in Johnson City have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Johnson City's murder compare to Tennessee?
Johnson City's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Johnson City?
Based on the rate of 6.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 15,873 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 Johnson City safe from murder?
Johnson City is about average for murder. The rate of 6.3 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Johnson City 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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