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Assault in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (2026)

226.6 per 100K · 16% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Murfreesboro has a assault rate of 226.6 per 100K, which is 16% below the national average of 268.2. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 441 per year.

In 2026, the assault rate in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 226.6 per 100,000 residents, which is 16% below the national average of 268.2. That puts Murfreesboro's assault below the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Assault Rate: Murfreesboro vs State and National Averages

Murfreesboro
226.6
Tennessee Avg
318.6
National Avg
268.2

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Assault in Murfreesboro

1 in 441

Approximate chance of being affected by assault in Murfreesboro in a given year, based on the rate of 226.6 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Assault?

Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe bodily injury, typically involving a weapon or means likely to produce death or great harm.

Other Crime Types in Murfreesboro

C+
Violent Crime360.2/100K · 1% below avg
B-
Property Crime1979.7/100K · 8% above avg
C+
Murder5.9/100K · 4% above avg
B-
Robbery59.3/100K · 6% below avg

Assault in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Clarksville
C+
280.4
Chattanooga
C+
287.1
Knoxville
B-
258.7
Franklin
C
409.8
Johnson City
C+
300.1
Jackson
B-
239.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Assault in Murfreesboro

How bad is assault in Murfreesboro?
As of 2026, Murfreesboro's assault rate of 226.6 per 100K is 16% below the national average. It ranks behind 45% of US cities for assault.
What is the assault rate in Murfreesboro?
As of 2026, 226.6 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 268.2 per 100K.
Is assault increasing in Murfreesboro?
Crime in Murfreesboro has trended upward recently, though specific assault trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Murfreesboro's assault compare to Tennessee?
Murfreesboro's assault rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 226.6 per 100K is below the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of assault in Murfreesboro?
Based on the rate of 226.6 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 441 residents could be affected by assault in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Murfreesboro safe from assault?
Murfreesboro is about average for assault. The rate of 226.6 per 100K is below the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Murfreesboro safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 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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