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Murder in Winchester, Tennessee (2026)

5.1 per 100K · 11% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Winchester has a murder rate of 5.1 per 100K, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 19,608 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Winchester, Tennessee is 5.1 per 100,000 residents, which is 11% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Winchester's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Winchester vs State and National Averages

Winchester
5.1
Tennessee Avg
6.9
National Avg
5.7

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

Your Odds: Murder in Winchester

1 in 19,608

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Winchester in a given year, based on the rate of 5.1 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 Winchester

C+
Violent Crime394.8/100K · 9% above avg
B
Property Crime1628.2/100K · 11% below avg
C+
Assault300.3/100K · 12% above avg
C+
Robbery65.6/100K · 4% above avg

Murder in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Clinton
C+
6.2
Paris
B-
5.4
Atoka
C+
7.2
Union City
B-
5.5
Oakland
C+
6.6
Fairview
C
8.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Winchester

How bad is murder in Winchester?
As of 2026, Winchester's murder rate of 5.1 per 100K is 11% below the national average. It ranks behind 47% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Winchester?
As of 2026, 5.1 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 Winchester?
Crime in Winchester has trended upward recently, though specific murder trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Winchester's murder compare to Tennessee?
Winchester performs better than most Tennessee cities on murder. Its rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Winchester?
Based on the rate of 5.1 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 19,608 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 Winchester safe from murder?
Winchester is about average for murder. The rate of 5.1 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Winchester 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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