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Is Mount Juliet, Tennessee Safe?

Population 45,172 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Mount Juliet faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,746 per 100K.

Mount Juliet Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMount JulietTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.3334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2367.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate175.0--268.2
Theft Rate1746.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate582.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2368/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mount Juliet

Violent crime in Mount Juliet is below the national average. The rate of 244.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2367.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,746 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mount Juliet Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault175
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery28
044% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,746
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft582
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mount Juliet Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Juliet
244.3
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mount Juliet
2367.9
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Juliet Safety

Is Mount Juliet safe?
Not especially. Mount Juliet earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mount Juliet?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2367.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mount Juliet safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mount Juliet's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,746 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mount Juliet?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mount Juliet generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mount Juliet police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mount Juliet?
No. Crime in Mount Juliet has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Mount Juliet compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Mount Juliet ranks behind about 87% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Mount Juliet to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Mount Juliet?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Mount Juliet below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mount Juliet?
244.3 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (175), robbery (28), 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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