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Is Millington, Tennessee Safe?

Population 12,953 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Millington is a smaller community of 12,953 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 253.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,816 per 100K.

Millington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMillingtonTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate387.4334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2147.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate309.0--268.2
Theft Rate1816.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2148/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Millington

Violent crime in Millington is close to the national average. The rate of 387.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2147.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,816 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 309 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Millington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault309
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary324
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,816
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Millington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millington
387.4
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Millington
2147.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Millington Safety

Is Millington safe?
Not especially. Millington earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.5 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 Millington?
253.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 387.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2147.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Millington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Millington's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,816 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Millington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Millington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Millington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Millington?
Crime rates have held steady in Millington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Millington compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Millington ranks behind about 74% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Millington 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 Millington?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.5 per-thousand rate put Millington below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Millington?
387.4 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (309), robbery (63), and murder (3.0) 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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