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Violent Crime in Kingsport, Tennessee (2026)

432.0 per 100K · 19% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Kingsport has a violent crime rate of 432.0 per 100K, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 231 per year.

In 2026, the violent crime rate in Kingsport, Tennessee is 432.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Kingsport's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Kingsport vs State and National Averages

Kingsport
432.0
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Kingsport

1 in 231

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Kingsport in a given year, based on the rate of 432.0 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Violent Crime?

Violent crime includes offenses where force or the threat of force is used against a victim. The FBI classifies four crimes as violent: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.

Other Crime Types in Kingsport

C+
Property Crime2049.7/100K · 12% above avg
B-
Murder5.3/100K · 7% below avg
C+
Assault276.7/100K · 3% above avg
C+
Robbery73.2/100K · 16% above avg
C+
Burglary304.6/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Theft1685.8/100K · 20% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft324.6/100K · 2% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Bartlett
C+
370.4
Gallatin
C+
438.9
Spring Hill
C+
438.9
Lebanon
C+
402.6
Collierville
C+
440.7
Smyrna
C+
427.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Kingsport

How bad is violent crime in Kingsport?
As of 2026, Kingsport's violent crime rate of 432.0 per 100K is 19% above the national average. It ranks behind 58% of US cities for violent crime.
What is the violent crime rate in Kingsport?
As of 2026, 432.0 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 363.8 per 100K.
Is violent crime increasing in Kingsport?
Overall crime trends in Kingsport have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Kingsport's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Kingsport's violent crime rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 432.0 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Kingsport?
Based on the rate of 432.0 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 231 residents could be affected by violent crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Kingsport safe from violent crime?
Kingsport is about average for violent crime. The rate of 432.0 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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