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Is Martin, Tennessee Safe?

Population 11,060 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Martin is a smaller community of 11,060 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 199 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,191 per 100K.

Martin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMartinTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate278.9334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1711.52062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate232.0--268.2
Theft Rate1191.0--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 SafetyC+

199 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

279/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1712/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Martin

Violent crime in Martin is below the national average. The rate of 278.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1711.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,191 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Martin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault232
087% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary319
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,191
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft263
083% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Martin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martin
278.9
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Martin
1711.5
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Safety

Is Martin safe?
It depends on where in Martin you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Martin?
199 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 278.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1711.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Martin safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Martin 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 Martin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Martin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Martin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Martin?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Martin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Martin compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Martin ranks behind about 64% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Martin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Martin?
Mixed. Violent crime is below 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 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Martin?
278.9 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (232), robbery (58), and murder (5.0) 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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