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Property Crime in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (2026)

1738.9 per 100K · 5% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Oak Ridge has a property crime rate of 1738.9 per 100K, which is 5% below the national average of 1832.3. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 58 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 1738.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 5% below the national average of 1832.3. That puts Oak Ridge's property crime close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Oak Ridge vs State and National Averages

Oak Ridge
1738.9
Tennessee Avg
2009.1
National Avg
1832.3

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

Your Odds: Property Crime in Oak Ridge

1 in 58

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Oak Ridge in a given year, based on the rate of 1738.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Oak Ridge

C+
Violent Crime389.2/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Murder7.5/100K · 32% above avg
C+
Assault285.9/100K · 7% above avg
B
Robbery39.9/100K · 37% below avg
C+
Burglary297.9/100K · 10% above avg
C+
Theft1499.6/100K · 7% above avg
C+
Vehicle Theft388.0/100K · 22% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Morristown
B-
1937.7
Cookeville
C+
2114.9
Maryville
B-
1903.1
Germantown
B-
1851.5
La Vergne
C+
2212.4
Bristol
B
1626.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Oak Ridge

How bad is property crime in Oak Ridge?
As of 2026, Oak Ridge's property crime rate of 1738.9 per 100K is 5% below the national average. It ranks behind 41% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Oak Ridge?
As of 2026, 1738.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Oak Ridge?
Crime in Oak Ridge has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Oak Ridge's property crime compare to Tennessee?
Oak Ridge performs better than most Tennessee cities on property crime. Its rate of 1738.9 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Oak Ridge?
Based on the rate of 1738.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 58 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Oak Ridge safe from property crime?
Oak Ridge is about average for property crime. The rate of 1738.9 per 100K is close to 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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