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Assault in Kingsport, Tennessee (2026)

276.7 per 100K · 3% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Kingsport has a assault rate of 276.7 per 100K, which is 3% above the national average of 268.2. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 361 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Kingsport, Tennessee is 276.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 3% above the national average of 268.2. That puts Kingsport's assault close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Kingsport vs State and National Averages

Kingsport
276.7
Tennessee Avg
318.6
National Avg
268.2

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

Your Odds: Assault in Kingsport

1 in 361

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Kingsport in a given year, based on the rate of 276.7 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Kingsport

C+
Violent Crime432.0/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Property Crime2049.7/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder5.3/100K · 7% below avg
C+
Robbery73.2/100K · 16% above avg

Assault in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Bartlett
B-
259.5
Gallatin
C
366.5
Spring Hill
C+
343.4
Lebanon
C+
316.2
Collierville
C+
351.0
Smyrna
C+
350.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Kingsport

How bad is assault in Kingsport?
As of 2026, Kingsport's assault rate of 276.7 per 100K is 3% above the national average. It ranks behind 51% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Kingsport?
As of 2026, 276.7 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Kingsport?
Overall crime trends in Kingsport have been improving, which generally includes assault.
How does Kingsport's assault compare to Tennessee?
Kingsport's assault rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 276.7 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Kingsport?
Based on the rate of 276.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 361 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Kingsport safe from assault?
Kingsport is about average for assault. The rate of 276.7 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Kingsport 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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