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Is Morristown, Tennessee Safe?

Population 33,517 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 33,517, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Morristown earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,709 per 100K.

Morristown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMorristownTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.7334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2074.02062.11,832.3
Murder Rate9.0--5.7
Assault Rate329.0--268.2
Theft Rate1709.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate522.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2074/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Morristown

Violent crime in Morristown is close to the national average. The rate of 400.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2074.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,709 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 329 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Morristown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder9
01.6x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault329
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary290
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,709
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft522
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Morristown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morristown
400.7
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Morristown
2074.0
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Morristown Safety

Is Morristown safe?
Not especially. Morristown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.5 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 Morristown?
247.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2074.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Morristown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Morristown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,709 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Morristown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Morristown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Morristown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Morristown?
No. Crime in Morristown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Morristown compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Morristown ranks behind about 75% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Morristown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Morristown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.5 per-thousand rate put Morristown below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Morristown?
400.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (329), robbery (62), and murder (9.0) 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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