Gatlinburg, TN Crime

Gatlinburg, TN is a popular tourist destination, but it has a higher than average crime rate. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in Gatlinburg is 46.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also higher than average at 95 compared to the US average of 35.4. Unfortunately, this means that visitors and residents in Gatlinburg need to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their belongings from potential criminal activity in the area.

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

Gatlinburg violent crime is 46.9. (The US average is 22.7)

Gatlinburg property crime is 95.0. (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

Gatlinburg, TN Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2001	468.9	0	29.3	29.3	410.3	12192.3	1963.7	9613.1	615.5
2002	696.5	0	87.1	116.1	493.3	10679	2089.4	8067.3	522.3
2003	577.9	26.3	78.8	52.5	420.3	9981.6	2022.6	7144.7	814.3
2004	537.2	0	76.7	127.9	332.6	10616.5	1893.1	7956	767.5
2005	663.3	0	94.8	23.7	544.9	10945.3	2511.3	7747	687
2006	914.8	0	111.6	89.2	714	9973.2	3079	6403.4	490.9
2007	484	0	58.1	38.7	387.2	8731.8	3407.6	4995.2	329.1
2008	642.9	0	104.3	104.3	434.4	9887.1	4222.4	5317.1	347.5
2009	597.1	17.1	34.1	85.3	460.6	7403.6	2507.7	4725.3	170.6
2010	327.7	0	32.8	114.7	180.2	7847.3	3079.9	4603.5	163.8
2011	552.8	50.3	25.1	125.6	351.8	9221.1	3316.6	5778.9	125.6
2012	741.3	0	49.4	271.8	420.1	11539.4	4250.1	6795.2	494.2
2013	785.5	0	73.6	171.8	540	8124.7	2331.9	5498.3	294.6
2014	750.6	0	145.3	48.4	556.9	7772.4	2251.8	5036.3	484.3
2015	1188.5	0	261.5	71.3	855.7	6869.5	1568.8	4991.7	309
2016	1206	0	94.6	94.6	1016.8	7046.6	2128.2	4492.8	425.6
2017	729.9	23.5	141.3	117.7	447.4	5674.6	1059.6	4214.7	400.3
2018	381.7	0	71.6	23.9	286.3	5558.2	930.3	4341.6	286.3
2019	480.4	0	72.1	0	408.4	4612.1	600.5	3651.2	360.3

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Pittman Center, TN	0.0	172.1	622	6	2019
Pigeon Forge, TN	736.3	5,232.6	6,075	7	2019
Sevierville, TN	644.4	4,952.3	16,070	13	2019
Townsend, TN	0.0	2,690.6	246	16	2019
Bryson City, NC	415.5	5,747.9	1,388	21	2012

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Pittman Center, TN	0.0	172.1	622	6	2019
Pigeon Forge, TN	736.3	5,232.6	6,075	7	2019
Townsend, TN	0.0	2,690.6	246	16	2019
Bryson City, NC	415.5	5,747.9	1,388	21	2012
Dandridge, TN	378.8	2,146.5	2,848	21	2019

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Lakita · Conyers, GA

Family Friend lots to do!

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Family friendly, three different streets that you could visit for shopping, and amusement parks. Spend less on your room because there is plenty to do More

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DEBRA · Gatlinburg, TN

Heaven Sent??

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We moved to Gatlinburg from Hawaii and fill like we live in heaven, it’s so beautiful and friendly, I hope to live a long life More

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Debra · Gatlinburg, TN

Most amazing place??

Over 4 years ago

Gatlinburg is one of the best and most beautiful places I have ever lived in my 60 years of life More

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