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Murder in La Vergne, Tennessee (2026)

5.7 per 100K · 0% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

La Vergne has a murder rate of 5.7 per 100K, which is 0% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 17,544 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in La Vergne, Tennessee is 5.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 0% below the national average of 5.7. That puts La Vergne's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: La Vergne vs State and National Averages

La Vergne
5.7
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in La Vergne

1 in 17,544

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in La Vergne in a given year, based on the rate of 5.7 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 La Vergne

C+
Violent Crime366.2/100K · 1% above avg
C+
Property Crime2212.4/100K · 21% above avg
B-
Assault223.3/100K · 17% below avg
B-
Robbery58.1/100K · 8% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Germantown
B-
4.9
Mount Juliet
C+
6.1
Brentwood
C+
6.8
Cookeville
C
8.6
Oak Ridge
C+
7.5
Columbia
C+
6.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in La Vergne

How bad is murder in La Vergne?
As of 2026, La Vergne's murder rate of 5.7 per 100K is 0% below the national average. It ranks behind 50% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in La Vergne?
As of 2026, 5.7 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 La Vergne?
Crime rates in La Vergne have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does La Vergne's murder compare to Tennessee?
La Vergne's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 5.7 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in La Vergne?
Based on the rate of 5.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 17,544 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 La Vergne safe from murder?
La Vergne is about average for murder. The rate of 5.7 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to La Vergne 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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