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Murder in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (2026)

7.5 per 100K · 32% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Oak Ridge has a murder rate of 7.5 per 100K, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 13,333 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 7.5 per 100,000 residents, which is 32% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Oak Ridge's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Oak Ridge vs State and National Averages

Oak Ridge
7.5
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Oak Ridge

1 in 13,333

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Oak Ridge in a given year, based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Oak Ridge

C+
Violent Crime389.2/100K · 7% above avg
B-
Property Crime1738.9/100K · 5% below avg
C+
Assault285.9/100K · 7% above avg
B
Robbery39.9/100K · 37% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Morristown
C
8.7
Cookeville
C
8.6
Maryville
B-
4.9
Germantown
B-
4.9
La Vergne
B-
5.7
Bristol
C+
6.1

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Oak Ridge

How bad is murder in Oak Ridge?
As of 2026, Oak Ridge's murder rate of 7.5 per 100K is 32% above the national average. It ranks behind 60% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Oak Ridge?
As of 2026, 7.5 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Oak Ridge?
Crime in Oak Ridge has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Oak Ridge's murder compare to Tennessee?
Oak Ridge performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Oak Ridge?
Based on the rate of 7.5 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 13,333 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Oak Ridge safe from murder?
Oak Ridge is about average for murder. The rate of 7.5 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Oak Ridge 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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