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Violent Crime in Lakeland, Tennessee (2026)

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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

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Lakeland has a violent crime rate of 432.6 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 Lakeland, Tennessee is 432.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 19% above the national average of 363.8. That puts Lakeland's violent crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Violent Crime Rate: Lakeland vs State and National Averages

Lakeland
432.6
Tennessee Avg
433.0
National Avg
363.8

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

Your Odds: Violent Crime in Lakeland

1 in 231

Approximate chance of being affected by violent crime in Lakeland in a given year, based on the rate of 432.6 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 Lakeland

C+
Property Crime2143.8/100K · 17% above avg
C
Murder7.8/100K · 37% above avg
C+
Assault345.4/100K · 29% above avg
B-
Robbery55.6/100K · 12% below avg
B-
Burglary228.7/100K · 15% below avg
C+
Theft1488.3/100K · 6% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft359.2/100K · 13% above avg

Violent Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Elizabethton
C+
432.0
McMinnville
C+
399.2
Manchester
B-
340.1
Alcoa
B-
330.4
Portland
C+
406.3
Athens
C+
456.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Violent Crime in Lakeland

How bad is violent crime in Lakeland?
As of 2026, Lakeland's violent crime rate of 432.6 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 Lakeland?
As of 2026, 432.6 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 Lakeland?
Overall crime trends in Lakeland have been improving, which generally includes violent crime.
How does Lakeland's violent crime compare to Tennessee?
Lakeland's violent crime rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 432.6 per 100K is above the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of violent crime in Lakeland?
Based on the rate of 432.6 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 Lakeland safe from violent crime?
Lakeland is about average for violent crime. The rate of 432.6 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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