Hamblen County Crime & Safety
Hamblen County, Tennessee
FBI UCRSafety Score
9/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
High Crime
Total Crime Rate
2885.5
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
545.5
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
2340.0
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
9/100
Higher = safer
State avg 36/100
State Safety Rank
#87
of 95 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Hamblen County, Tennessee
Hamblen County exceeds national crime stats
Hamblen County's total crime rate of 2,885.5 per 100,000 is higher than the national average of 2,385.5. This gives the county a safety score of 95.4.
Struggling against Tennessee state averages
The total crime rate of 2,885.5 is much higher than the Tennessee average of 1,785.6. The county's safety score of 95.4 is also lower than the state average of 97.2.
Regional crime comparisons for Hamblen
Hamblen County is less safe than neighboring Grainger County, which reports a remarkably low rate of 1,014.9. Public safety is managed by four reporting agencies in the county.
Elevated property and violent crime
Violent crime at 545.5 is significantly higher than the national average of 369.8. Property crime is also high at 2,340.0, compared to the U.S. benchmark of 2,015.7.
Focus on neighborhood awareness
High property crime rates suggest that residents should use advanced home monitoring and reinforced locks. Collaborative neighborhood watch efforts are effective tools for increasing local safety.
Crime Advisory: Hamblen County
Safety Verdict
Hamblen County has a safety score of 9/100, indicating a higher crime area with elevated overall crime (2885.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 545.5 per 100K and property crime at 2340.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, property crime is notably higher.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 4 law enforcement agencies in Hamblen County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Tennessee, total crime is 62% above the Tennessee average and its safety score is 27 points below the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.