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Robbery in Kingsport, Tennessee (2026)

73.2 per 100K · 16% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Kingsport has a robbery rate of 73.2 per 100K, which is 16% above the national average of 63.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 1,366 per year.

In 2026, the robbery rate in Kingsport, Tennessee is 73.2 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% above the national average of 63.3. That puts Kingsport's robbery above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Robbery Rate: Kingsport vs State and National Averages

Kingsport
73.2
Tennessee Avg
73.0
National Avg
63.3

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

Your Odds: Robbery in Kingsport

1 in 1,366

Approximate chance of being affected by robbery in Kingsport in a given year, based on the rate of 73.2 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Robbery?

Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of force. Unlike burglary, robbery involves direct confrontation with the victim.

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+
Assault276.7/100K · 3% above avg

Robbery in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Bartlett
B-
49.6
Gallatin
C
103.5
Spring Hill
C+
67.4
Lebanon
C
90.8
Collierville
C+
79.3
Smyrna
B-
55.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Robbery in Kingsport

How bad is robbery in Kingsport?
As of 2026, Kingsport's robbery rate of 73.2 per 100K is 16% above the national average. It ranks behind 55% of US cities for robbery.
What is the robbery rate in Kingsport?
As of 2026, 73.2 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 63.3 per 100K.
Is robbery increasing in Kingsport?
Overall crime trends in Kingsport have been improving, which generally includes robbery.
How does Kingsport's robbery compare to Tennessee?
Kingsport's robbery rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 73.2 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of robbery in Kingsport?
Based on the rate of 73.2 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 1,366 residents could be affected by robbery in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Kingsport safe from robbery?
Kingsport is about average for robbery. The rate of 73.2 per 100K is above 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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