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Murder in Lebanon, Tennessee (2026)

5.5 per 100K · 4% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lebanon has a murder rate of 5.5 per 100K, which is 4% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,182 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lebanon, Tennessee is 5.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 4% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Lebanon's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lebanon vs State and National Averages

Lebanon
5.5
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lebanon

1 in 18,182

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lebanon in a given year, based on the rate of 5.5 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 Lebanon

C+
Violent Crime402.6/100K · 11% above avg
C+
Property Crime2173.5/100K · 19% above avg
C+
Assault316.2/100K · 18% above avg
C
Robbery90.8/100K · 43% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Gallatin
C
8.3
Collierville
B-
4.9
Cleveland
C
8.2
Bartlett
C+
7.0
Columbia
C+
6.9
Kingsport
B-
5.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lebanon

How bad is murder in Lebanon?
As of 2026, Lebanon's murder rate of 5.5 per 100K is 4% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lebanon?
As of 2026, 5.5 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 Lebanon?
Crime rates in Lebanon have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Lebanon's murder compare to Tennessee?
Lebanon performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 5.5 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lebanon?
Based on the rate of 5.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,182 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 Lebanon safe from murder?
Lebanon is about average for murder. The rate of 5.5 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lebanon 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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