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Murder in Paris, Tennessee (2026)

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

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Paris has a murder rate of 5.4 per 100K, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 18,519 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Paris, Tennessee is 5.4 per 100,000 residents, which is 5% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Paris's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Paris vs State and National Averages

Paris
5.4
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Paris

1 in 18,519

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Paris in a given year, based on the rate of 5.4 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 Paris

B-
Violent Crime333.0/100K · 8% below avg
B
Property Crime1658.6/100K · 9% below avg
B-
Assault269.9/100K · 1% above avg
B
Robbery39.1/100K · 38% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Clinton
C+
6.2
Winchester
B-
5.1
Atoka
C+
7.2
Union City
B-
5.5
Oakland
C+
6.6
Fairview
C
8.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Paris

How bad is murder in Paris?
As of 2026, Paris's murder rate of 5.4 per 100K is 5% below the national average. It ranks behind 48% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Paris?
As of 2026, 5.4 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 Paris?
Crime in Paris has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Paris's murder compare to Tennessee?
Paris performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 5.4 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Paris?
Based on the rate of 5.4 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 18,519 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 Paris safe from murder?
Paris is about average for murder. The rate of 5.4 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Paris 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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