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Murder in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee (2026)

4.1 per 100K · 28% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lawrenceburg has a murder rate of 4.1 per 100K, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 24,390 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee is 4.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 28% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Lawrenceburg's murder below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lawrenceburg vs State and National Averages

Lawrenceburg
4.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lawrenceburg

1 in 24,390

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lawrenceburg in a given year, based on the rate of 4.1 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 Lawrenceburg

B-
Violent Crime344.2/100K · 5% below avg
B-
Property Crime1753.7/100K · 4% below avg
C+
Assault284.6/100K · 6% above avg
B
Robbery38.1/100K · 40% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Red Bank
C
8.7
Lenoir City
B-
5.6
Hartsville/Trousdale County
C
7.7
Millington
B-
4.8
Collegedale
C+
7.3
Crossville
C+
6.2

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lawrenceburg

How bad is murder in Lawrenceburg?
As of 2026, Lawrenceburg's murder rate of 4.1 per 100K is 28% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lawrenceburg?
As of 2026, 4.1 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 Lawrenceburg?
Overall crime trends in Lawrenceburg have been improving, which generally includes murder.
How does Lawrenceburg's murder compare to Tennessee?
Lawrenceburg performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lawrenceburg?
Based on the rate of 4.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 24,390 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 Lawrenceburg safe from murder?
Lawrenceburg is about average for murder. The rate of 4.1 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lawrenceburg 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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