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Murder in Sevierville, Tennessee (2026)

5.1 per 100K · 11% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Sevierville has a murder rate of 5.1 per 100K, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 19,608 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Sevierville, Tennessee is 5.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Sevierville's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Sevierville vs State and National Averages

Sevierville
5.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Sevierville

1 in 19,608

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Sevierville in a given year, based on the rate of 5.1 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 Sevierville

C+
Violent Crime418.3/100K · 15% above avg
B-
Property Crime1858.6/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Assault266.8/100K · 1% below avg
C
Robbery95.7/100K · 51% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Springfield
C+
6.9
White House
C+
7.2
Goodlettsville
C+
6.6
Dickson
C+
7.0
Tullahoma
B-
4.6
Greeneville
C
7.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Sevierville

How bad is murder in Sevierville?
As of 2026, Sevierville's murder rate of 5.1 per 100K is 11% below the national average. It ranks behind 47% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Sevierville?
As of 2026, 5.1 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 Sevierville?
Crime in Sevierville has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Sevierville's murder compare to Tennessee?
Sevierville's murder rate is higher than many Tennessee cities. The rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Sevierville?
Based on the rate of 5.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 19,608 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 Sevierville safe from murder?
Sevierville is about average for murder. The rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Sevierville 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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