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Is Smyrna, Tennessee Safe?

Population 63,321 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Smyrna, Tennessee sits below average for US cities. The D+ grade comes from a 243.5 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,851 per 100K.

Smyrna Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSmyrnaTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate372.1334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2062.52062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1851.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate474.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

372/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2063/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Smyrna

Violent crime in Smyrna is close to the national average. The rate of 372.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2062.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,851 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Smyrna Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary392
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,851
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft474
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Smyrna Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
372.1
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Smyrna
2062.5
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Smyrna Safety

Is Smyrna safe?
Not especially. Smyrna earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.5 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 Smyrna?
243.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 372.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2062.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Smyrna safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Smyrna's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,851 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Smyrna?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Smyrna generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Smyrna police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Smyrna?
Crime rates have held steady in Smyrna, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Smyrna compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Smyrna ranks behind about 70% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Smyrna 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 Smyrna?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.5 per-thousand rate put Smyrna below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 372 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Smyrna?
372.1 per 100,000, which is 2% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (53), and murder (6.0) 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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