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Is Kingsport, Tennessee Safe?

Population 57,530 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Kingsport faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 81% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,788 per 100K.

Kingsport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKingsportTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.6334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2217.22062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate230.0--268.2
Theft Rate1788.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

379/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2217/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kingsport

Violent crime in Kingsport is close to the national average. The rate of 378.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2217.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,788 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kingsport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault230
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,788
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kingsport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsport
378.6
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kingsport
2217.2
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsport Safety

Is Kingsport safe?
Not especially. Kingsport earns a D with a crime rate of 259.6 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 Kingsport?
259.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2217.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kingsport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kingsport's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,788 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kingsport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kingsport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kingsport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kingsport?
No. Crime in Kingsport has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kingsport compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Kingsport ranks behind about 83% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Kingsport to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kingsport?
Bad. A D grade and 259.6 per-thousand rate put Kingsport below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 379 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingsport?
378.6 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (230), robbery (67), and murder (4.0) 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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