Putnam, TN County has a slightly higher crime rate than the national average. Violent crime in Putnam is 22.9 compared to the US average of 22.7, and property crime in Putnam is 46.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that Putnam may have a slightly higher risk of criminal activity than other places in the United States. It is important for residents of Putnam to take measures to protect themselves and their property by avoiding dangerous areas, keeping their doors locked and windows closed, and being aware of their surroundings while out and about.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Putnam County violent crime is 22.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Putnam County property crime is 46.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Putnam, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Smyrna, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Smyrna, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.