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Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee Safe?

Population 171,178 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Murfreesboro means there's room for concern. The 243.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,874 per 100K.

Murfreesboro Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMurfreesboroTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.3334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2167.92062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1874.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate209.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2168/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Murfreesboro

Violent crime in Murfreesboro is below the national average. The rate of 267.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2167.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,874 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Murfreesboro Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,874
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft209
066% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Murfreesboro Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murfreesboro
267.3
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murfreesboro
2167.9
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Murfreesboro Safety

Is Murfreesboro safe?
Not especially. Murfreesboro earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Murfreesboro?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2167.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Murfreesboro safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Murfreesboro's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,874 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Murfreesboro?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Murfreesboro generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Murfreesboro police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Murfreesboro?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Murfreesboro's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Murfreesboro compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Murfreesboro ranks behind about 79% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Murfreesboro below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Murfreesboro?
267.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (46), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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