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Murder in Springfield, Tennessee (2026)

6.9 per 100K · 21% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Springfield has a murder rate of 6.9 per 100K, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 14,493 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Springfield, Tennessee is 6.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 21% above the national average of 5.7. That puts Springfield's murder above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Springfield vs State and National Averages

Springfield
6.9
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Springfield

1 in 14,493

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Springfield in a given year, based on the rate of 6.9 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 Springfield

C+
Violent Crime426.4/100K · 17% above avg
B-
Property Crime1844.4/100K · 1% above avg
B-
Assault268.7/100K · 0% above avg
B-
Robbery48.6/100K · 23% below avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Sevierville
B-
5.1
Tullahoma
B-
4.6
East Ridge
B-
4.8
White House
C+
7.2
Goodlettsville
C+
6.6
Dickson
C+
7.0

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Springfield

How bad is murder in Springfield?
As of 2026, Springfield's murder rate of 6.9 per 100K is 21% above the national average. It ranks behind 57% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Springfield?
As of 2026, 6.9 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 Springfield?
Crime rates in Springfield have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Springfield's murder compare to Tennessee?
Springfield performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Springfield?
Based on the rate of 6.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 14,493 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 Springfield safe from murder?
Springfield is about average for murder. The rate of 6.9 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Springfield 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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