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Is Union City, Tennessee Safe?

Population 10,814 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Union City faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,984 per 100K.

Union City Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricUnion CityTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate419.5334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2280.22062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate335.0--268.2
Theft Rate1984.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate259.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

270 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

420/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2280/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Union City

Violent crime in Union City is above the national average. The rate of 419.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2280.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,984 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 335 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Union City Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault335
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery88
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary371
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,984
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft259
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Union City Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
419.5
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Union City
2280.2
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Union City Safety

Is Union City safe?
Not especially. Union City earns a D with a crime rate of 270 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Union City?
270 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 419.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2280.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Union City safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Union City's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,984 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Union City?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Union City generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Union City police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Union City?
Crime rates have held steady in Union City, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Union City compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Union City ranks behind about 86% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Union City to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Union City?
Bad. A D grade and 270 per-thousand rate put Union City below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 420 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Union City?
419.5 per 100,000, which is 15% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (335), robbery (88), and murder (4.0) 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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