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Is Red Bank, Tennessee Safe?

Population 12,405 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 12,405, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Red Bank earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,428 per 100K.

Red Bank Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRed BankTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate378.4334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1834.72062.11,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1428.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate204.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1835/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Red Bank

Violent crime in Red Bank is close to the national average. The rate of 378.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1834.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,428 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Red Bank Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary252
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,428
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft204
064% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Red Bank Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bank
378.4
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Red Bank
1834.7
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bank Safety

Is Red Bank safe?
Not especially. Red Bank earns a C with a crime rate of 221.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Red Bank?
221.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 378.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1834.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Red Bank safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Red Bank's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,428 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Red Bank?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Red Bank generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Red Bank police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Red Bank?
Crime rates have held steady in Red Bank, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Red Bank compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Red Bank ranks behind about 73% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Red Bank to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Red Bank?
Bad. A C grade and 221.3 per-thousand rate put Red Bank below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Red Bank?
378.4 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (42), and murder (8.0) 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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