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Is Shelbyville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 26,146 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Shelbyville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,796 per 100K.

Shelbyville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShelbyvilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.5334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2351.12062.11,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1796.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate241.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2351/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shelbyville

Violent crime in Shelbyville is below the national average. The rate of 245.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2351.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,796 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shelbyville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary291
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,796
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft241
076% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shelbyville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelbyville
245.5
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shelbyville
2351.1
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shelbyville Safety

Is Shelbyville safe?
Not especially. Shelbyville earns a D with a crime rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shelbyville?
259.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2351.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shelbyville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shelbyville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,796 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shelbyville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shelbyville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shelbyville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shelbyville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Shelbyville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Shelbyville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Shelbyville ranks behind about 83% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville?
Bad. A D grade and 259.7 per-thousand rate put Shelbyville below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shelbyville?
245.5 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) 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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