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Is Lenoir City, Tennessee Safe?

Population 12,530 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lenoir City is a smaller community of 12,530 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,164 per 100K.

Lenoir City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLenoir CityTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1786.82062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1164.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate351.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1787/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lenoir City

Violent crime in Lenoir City is close to the national average. The rate of 368.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1786.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,164 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lenoir City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery66
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,164
083% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft351
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lenoir City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lenoir City
368.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lenoir City
1786.8
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lenoir City Safety

Is Lenoir City safe?
Not especially. Lenoir City earns a C with a crime rate of 215.5 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 Lenoir City?
215.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1786.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lenoir City safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Lenoir City has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lenoir City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lenoir City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lenoir City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lenoir City?
Crime rates have held steady in Lenoir City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lenoir City compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Lenoir City ranks behind about 73% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Lenoir City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lenoir City?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Lenoir City?
368.2 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (66), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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