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Safest Counties in Tennessee

Top 15 Tennessee counties ranked by safety score — based on FBI UCR crime data.

Safest County

Perry County

92/100

State Avg Safety Score

36/100

Counties Ranked

95

of 95 total

Top 15 Safest Counties in Tennessee

Perry County

Perry County, Tennessee

Violent: 47.4 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 94.9 per 100K

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Pickett County

Pickett County, Tennessee

Violent: 39.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 257.8 per 100K

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Van Buren County

Van Buren County, Tennessee

Violent: 48.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 258.8 per 100K

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Cannon County

Cannon County, Tennessee

Violent: 20.7 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 290.0 per 100K

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Clay County

Clay County, Tennessee

Violent: 65.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 421.5 per 100K

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Claiborne County

Claiborne County, Tennessee

Violent: 143.3 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 414.4 per 100K

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Jackson County

Jackson County, Tennessee

Violent: 153.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 485.9 per 100K

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Wayne County

Wayne County, Tennessee

Violent: 183.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 526.8 per 100K

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Washington County

Washington County, Tennessee

Violent: 114.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 602.5 per 100K

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Stewart County

Stewart County, Tennessee

Violent: 182.2 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 561.1 per 100K

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Sumner County

Sumner County, Tennessee

Violent: 175.8 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 593.4 per 100K

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Moore County

Moore County, Tennessee

Violent: 91.5 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 686.2 per 100K

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Williamson County

Williamson County, Tennessee

Violent: 151.9 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 679.8 per 100K

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Morgan County

Morgan County, Tennessee

Violent: 71.0 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 762.2 per 100K

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White County

White County, Tennessee

Violent: 102.1 per 100K(↓ vs national avg)Property: 740.3 per 100K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest county in Tennessee?

Perry County is the safest county in Tennessee with a safety score of 92/100, based on FBI UCR violent and property crime data.

How are Tennessee county safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated on a 0–100 scale using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. The score factors in violent crime rate and property crime rate per 100,000 residents. Higher scores indicate safer counties.

What are the top 5 safest counties in Tennessee?

The top 5 safest counties in Tennessee are: 1. Perry County (92/100), 2. Pickett County (87/100), 3. Van Buren County (86/100), 4. Cannon County (86/100), 5. Clay County (79/100).

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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.

Data as of 2026-03-10.

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