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Murder in Lenoir City, Tennessee (2026)

5.6 per 100K · 2% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Lenoir City has a murder rate of 5.6 per 100K, which is 2% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 17,857 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Lenoir City, Tennessee is 5.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 2% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Lenoir City's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Lenoir City vs State and National Averages

Lenoir City
5.6
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Lenoir City

1 in 17,857

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Lenoir City in a given year, based on the rate of 5.6 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 Lenoir City

C+
Violent Crime421.9/100K · 16% above avg
B
Property Crime1710.7/100K · 7% below avg
C+
Assault333.9/100K · 24% above avg
C+
Robbery73.1/100K · 15% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Hartsville/Trousdale County
C
7.7
Red Bank
C
8.7
Lawrenceburg
B-
4.1
Millington
B-
4.8
Crossville
C+
6.2
Soddy-Daisy
C+
6.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Lenoir City

How bad is murder in Lenoir City?
As of 2026, Lenoir City's murder rate of 5.6 per 100K is 2% below the national average. It ranks behind 49% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Lenoir City?
As of 2026, 5.6 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 Lenoir City?
Crime rates in Lenoir City have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Lenoir City's murder compare to Tennessee?
Lenoir City's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 5.6 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Lenoir City?
Based on the rate of 5.6 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 17,857 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 Lenoir City safe from murder?
Lenoir City is about average for murder. The rate of 5.6 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Lenoir City 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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