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Assault in Lakeland, Tennessee (2026)

345.4 per 100K · 29% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lakeland has a assault rate of 345.4 per 100K, which is 29% above the national average of 268.2. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 290 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Lakeland, Tennessee is 345.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 29% above the national average of 268.2. That puts Lakeland's assault above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Lakeland vs State and National Averages

Lakeland
345.4
Tennessee Avg
318.6
National Avg
268.2

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

Your Odds: Assault in Lakeland

1 in 290

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Lakeland in a given year, based on the rate of 345.4 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Lakeland

C+
Violent Crime432.6/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Property Crime2143.8/100K · 17% above avg
C
Murder7.8/100K · 37% above avg
B-
Robbery55.6/100K · 12% below avg

Assault in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Elizabethton
B-
257.7
McMinnville
B-
256.2
Manchester
C+
274.1
Alcoa
B-
261.0
Portland
C+
312.4
Athens
C
373.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Lakeland

How bad is assault in Lakeland?
As of 2026, Lakeland's assault rate of 345.4 per 100K is 29% above the national average. It ranks behind 59% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Lakeland?
As of 2026, 345.4 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Lakeland?
Overall crime trends in Lakeland have been improving, which generally includes assault.
How does Lakeland's assault compare to Tennessee?
Lakeland's assault rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 345.4 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Lakeland?
Based on the rate of 345.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 290 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Lakeland safe from assault?
Lakeland is about average for assault. The rate of 345.4 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lakeland 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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