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Is Lebanon, Tennessee Safe?

Population 53,412 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lebanon has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 269.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,080 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate334.6334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2356.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate250.0--268.2
Theft Rate2080.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate263.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

269.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

335/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2357/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 334.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2356.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,080 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault250
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery74
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary356
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,080
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
334.6
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
2356.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
Not especially. Lebanon earns a D with a crime rate of 269.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lebanon?
269.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 334.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2356.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lebanon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,080 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
Crime rates have held steady in Lebanon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Lebanon ranks behind about 75% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
Bad. A D grade and 269.1 per-thousand rate put Lebanon below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 335 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lebanon?
334.6 per 100,000, which is 8% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (250), robbery (74), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 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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