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Murder in Kingsport, Tennessee (2026)

5.3 per 100K · 7% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Kingsport has a murder rate of 5.3 per 100K, which is 7% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,868 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Kingsport, Tennessee is 5.3 per 100,000 residents, which is 7% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Kingsport's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Kingsport vs State and National Averages

Kingsport
5.3
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Kingsport

1 in 18,868

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Kingsport in a given year, based on the rate of 5.3 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 Kingsport

C+
Violent Crime432.0/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Property Crime2049.7/100K · 12% above avg
C+
Assault276.7/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Robbery73.2/100K · 16% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Bartlett
C+
7.0
Gallatin
C
8.3
Spring Hill
C
8.0
Lebanon
B-
5.5
Collierville
B-
4.9
Smyrna
C+
6.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Kingsport

How bad is murder in Kingsport?
As of 2026, Kingsport's murder rate of 5.3 per 100K is 7% below the national average. It ranks behind 48% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Kingsport?
As of 2026, 5.3 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 Kingsport?
Overall crime trends in Kingsport have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Kingsport's murder compare to Tennessee?
Kingsport's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 5.3 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Kingsport?
Based on the rate of 5.3 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,868 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 Kingsport safe from murder?
Kingsport is about average for murder. The rate of 5.3 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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