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Is Paris, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,468 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,468, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Paris earns a C+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,448 per 100K.

Paris Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricParisTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate235.4334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1722.22062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate181.0--268.2
Theft Rate1448.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate183.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

235/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1722/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Paris

Violent crime in Paris is below the national average. The rate of 235.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1722.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,448 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Paris Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault181
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,448
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft183
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Paris Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paris
235.4
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Paris
1722.2
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Paris Safety

Is Paris safe?
It depends on where in Paris you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Paris?
195.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 235.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1722.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Paris safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Paris has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Paris?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Paris generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Paris police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Paris?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Paris's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Paris compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Middle of the pack for Tennessee. Paris isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 46th percentile among Tennessee cities.
How safe is Paris 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 Paris?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Paris?
235.4 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (181), robbery (31), and murder (4.0) 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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