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Is White House, Tennessee Safe?

Population 17,872 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,872, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. White House earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,218 per 100K.

White House Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhite HouseTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate412.8334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1723.12062.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate242.0--268.2
Theft Rate1218.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate411.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

413/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1723/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for White House

Violent crime in White House is close to the national average. The rate of 412.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1723.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,218 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

White House Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault242
090% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary221
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,218
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft411
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How White House Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

White House
412.8
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

White House
1723.1
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About White House Safety

Is White House safe?
Not especially. White House earns a C with a crime rate of 213.6 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 White House?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 412.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1723.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is White House safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. White House 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 White House?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in White House generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the White House police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in White House?
Yes, there's been an uptick. White House's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does White House compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. White House ranks behind about 63% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is White House 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 White House?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in White House?
412.8 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (242), robbery (84), 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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