Murfreesboro, TN Crime


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Murfreesboro, TN, despite its growing population and bustling economy, has unfortunately experienced higher than average rates of both violent and property crime. According to , the city's violent crime rate stands at 24.4, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. Additionally, property crime in Murfreesboro is also higher than the national average, at a rate of 46.8 compared to 35.4. This includes offenses such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. While the city has implemented measures to address these issues and keep its residents safe, it is important for individuals to remain vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Murfreesboro violent crime is 24.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Murfreesboro property crime is 46.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Murfreesboro, TN Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000680.6039.497.7543.55369.3663.34370.4335.6
2001551.6027.4122.4401.84545.6544.43685.7315.4
2002674.5031.491.3551.94584.9671.73628285.2
2003608.22.735.8102467.74282.6629.43288.8364.4
2004682.22.540.6133.1505.94528759.53485.7282.8
2005778.22.442.5137.2596.14881.8959.13635287.7
2006803.26.844.4203.6548.44919.41018.23576.9324.2
2007717.84.230.1142.3541.24348.5965.13145.5237.9
20086305.930.2158435.94329.21003.53137.4188.2
2009658.14.743.4176.6433.44580.31270.93135.7173.7
2010552.24.633.9138.3375.54221.71199.62879.1142.9
20115962.727.3119.4446.54420.61260.32991.7168.6
2012624.52.749119.4453.53568.9822.32582.7163.9
2013609.93.546.7112.5447.33504.7641.92708.8154
2014533.65.945.4100382.33346.9639.52564.6142.9
2015542.8450117.73713242.9628.32471.9142.7
20166094.642.4117.2444.82980.8483.32344.9152.6
20175402.265.4105.8366.63188.1383.52606.9197.6
2018435.77.854.776297.13139.3461.32457.7220.3
2019418.72.765.872.6277.52897.3349.52366.9180.9

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per 100k
Property
per 100k
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Year
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Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 9 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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