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Is Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee Safe?

Population 13,474 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Soddy-Daisy is a smaller community of 13,474 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,205 per 100K.

Soddy-Daisy Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSoddy-DaisyTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate405.2334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1696.52062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate260.0--268.2
Theft Rate1205.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate361.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

405/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1697/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Soddy-Daisy

Violent crime in Soddy-Daisy is close to the national average. The rate of 405.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1696.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,205 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Soddy-Daisy Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault260
097% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary238
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,205
086% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft361
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Soddy-Daisy Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Soddy-Daisy
405.2
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Soddy-Daisy
1696.5
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Soddy-Daisy Safety

Is Soddy-Daisy safe?
Not especially. Soddy-Daisy earns a C with a crime rate of 210.2 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 Soddy-Daisy?
210.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 405.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1696.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Soddy-Daisy safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Soddy-Daisy has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Soddy-Daisy?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Soddy-Daisy generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Soddy-Daisy police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Soddy-Daisy?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Soddy-Daisy's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Soddy-Daisy compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Soddy-Daisy ranks behind about 67% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Soddy-Daisy to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Soddy-Daisy?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Soddy-Daisy?
405.2 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (260), robbery (52), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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