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Is Lewisburg, Tennessee Safe?

Population 13,517 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lewisburg is a smaller community of 13,517 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,541 per 100K.

Lewisburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLewisburgTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate273.8334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1994.02062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1541.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate176.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1994/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lewisburg

Violent crime in Lewisburg is below the national average. The rate of 273.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1994.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,541 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lewisburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,541
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft176
055% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lewisburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewisburg
273.8
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lewisburg
1994.0
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lewisburg Safety

Is Lewisburg safe?
Not especially. Lewisburg earns a C with a crime rate of 226.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lewisburg?
226.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 273.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1994.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lewisburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lewisburg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,541 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lewisburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lewisburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lewisburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lewisburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Lewisburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Lewisburg compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Lewisburg ranks behind about 74% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lewisburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lewisburg?
Bad. A C grade and 226.8 per-thousand rate put Lewisburg below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lewisburg?
273.8 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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