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Murder in Lakeland, Tennessee (2026)

7.8 per 100K · 37% above national avg · Grade C

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lakeland has a murder rate of 7.8 per 100K, which is 37% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 12,821 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lakeland, Tennessee is 7.8 per 100,000 residents, which is 37% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Lakeland's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lakeland vs State and National Averages

Lakeland
7.8
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lakeland

1 in 12,821

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lakeland in a given year, based on the rate of 7.8 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 Lakeland

C+
Violent Crime432.6/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Property Crime2143.8/100K · 17% above avg
C+
Assault345.4/100K · 29% above avg
B-
Robbery55.6/100K · 12% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Elizabethton
C
8.1
McMinnville
C+
6.9
Manchester
B-
5.5
Alcoa
C+
6.5
Portland
C+
6.1
Athens
C+
6.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lakeland

How bad is murder in Lakeland?
As of 2026, Lakeland's murder rate of 7.8 per 100K is 37% above the national average. It ranks behind 62% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lakeland?
As of 2026, 7.8 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 Lakeland?
Overall crime trends in Lakeland have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Lakeland's murder compare to Tennessee?
Lakeland's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 7.8 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lakeland?
Based on the rate of 7.8 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 12,821 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 Lakeland safe from murder?
Murder is a concern in Lakeland. The rate of 7.8 per 100K is above the national average, ranking behind 62% of US cities. Take extra precautions.
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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