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Is Sevierville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 19,010 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,010, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sevierville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,229 per 100K.

Sevierville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeviervilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.5334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1967.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1229.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate500.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1968/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sevierville

Violent crime in Sevierville is close to the national average. The rate of 361.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1967.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,229 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sevierville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,229
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft500
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sevierville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sevierville
361.5
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sevierville
1967.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sevierville Safety

Is Sevierville safe?
Not especially. Sevierville earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.9 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 Sevierville?
232.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1967.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sevierville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sevierville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,229 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sevierville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sevierville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sevierville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sevierville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Sevierville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Sevierville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Sevierville ranks behind about 77% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sevierville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Sevierville?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.9 per-thousand rate put Sevierville below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sevierville?
361.5 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (81), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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