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Is La Vergne, Tennessee Safe?

Population 42,146 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, La Vergne faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,097 per 100K.

La Vergne Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa VergneTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.8334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2394.42062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate163.0--268.2
Theft Rate2097.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

281/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2394/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Vergne

Violent crime in La Vergne is below the national average. The rate of 280.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2394.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,097 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Vergne Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault163
061% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary287
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,097
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Vergne Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Vergne
280.8
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Vergne
2394.4
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Vergne Safety

Is La Vergne safe?
Not especially. La Vergne earns a D with a crime rate of 267.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in La Vergne?
267.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2394.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Vergne safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. La Vergne's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,097 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Vergne?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Vergne generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Vergne police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Vergne?
Crime rates have held steady in La Vergne, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does La Vergne compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. La Vergne ranks behind about 85% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is La Vergne to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in La Vergne?
Bad. A D grade and 267.5 per-thousand rate put La Vergne below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 281 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in La Vergne?
280.8 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (163), robbery (47), 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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