Kingsport-Bristol, TN Metro Area has seen a slight decrease in violent crime compared to the rest of the United States, with a rate of 21 compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in this area remains a concern, with a rate of 37.1, slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This can be attributed to various factors, such as a growing population and economic disparities within the region. The Kingsport-Bristol community and law enforcement continue to work together to address and reduce crime levels, implementing various strategies and initiatives to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. While there is still room for improvement, efforts to combat crime in this area have shown promising results, bringing some sense of peace and security to the community.\n
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area violent crime is 21.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area property crime is 37.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.