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Crime & Safety in Chattanooga, TN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Chattanooga has a violent crime rate of 1,070 per 100,000 residents, 182% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 855.7 per 100,000, robbery at 107.8, rape at 88.5. The murder rate is 18.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,557 per 100,000, 184% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,231, burglary at 604, vehicle theft at 723 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 45 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Chattanooga receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Chattanooga vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,070.1/100K
182% above US avg
Murder18.2/100K
188% above US avg
Rape88.5/100K
Robbery107.8/100K
Assault855.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,557.4/100K
184% above US avg
Burglary603.8/100K
Theft4,231.0/100K
Vehicle Theft722.6/100K
Arson13.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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