Cottontown, TN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

C+

31%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Cottontown crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Cottontown crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Cottontown crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Cottontown crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Cottontown_{/100k people}	Tennessee_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,592 (estimate)	2,924	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	8.6	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.2	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	67.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	507.6	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	339 (estimate)	622	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	319.1	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,620.9	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	362.3	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,254 (estimate)	2,302	1,954

Cottontown crime map

The Cottontown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Cottontown as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Cottontown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Cottontown crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

New Real Estate Listings in Cottontown Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Cottontown, TN

Compare Cottontown, TN Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Cottontown crime rates are 31% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Cottontown are 8% lower than the national average
In Cottontown you have a 1 in 63 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Cottontown is safer than 38% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Cottontown has decreased by 8%

Cottontown, TN Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Cottontown

See all the best places to live around Cottontown

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Cottontown poll results

The best places in Tennessee

Here are the best places to live in Tennessee

These are the 10 cheapest cities in Tennessee

These are the largest cities in Tennessee

See the best places to live in Cottontown

Daily Crime In Cottontown (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Cottontown (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Cottontown

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Cottontown is 1 in 296

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Cottontown is 1 in 80

The chance of being a victim of crime in Cottontown is 1 in 63

Year Over Year Crime In Cottontown (per 100,000 people)

Cottontown police department

Item	Cottontown	Tennessee	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,551	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Tennessee

State	Total offenders	Tennessee_/100K	National_/100K
Tennessee	24,578	412	266

There are a total of 24,578 sex offenders in Tennessee. This yields a total of 412 sex offenders in Tennessee per 100,000 residents which is 55% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Shackle Island, TN	4,010	118	438	557
Millersville, TN	6,403	289	529	817
Gallatin, TN	40,262	254	672	926
Hendersonville, TN	57,888	136	836	972
Portland, TN	12,928	260	765	1,025
Orlinda, TN	1,211	220	814	1,034
Cross Plains, TN	1,900	222	820	1,042
Cottontown, TN	356	339	1,254	1,592

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Higgston, GA	356	494	2,276	2,770
Lakewood, WI	356	355	1,654	2,008
Ellicottville, NY	356	77	1,531	1,608
Paint Rock, TX	356	624	3,324	3,949
Dowell, IL	356	464	2,720	3,184
Cottontown, TN	356	339	1,254	1,592

Source: The Cottontown, TN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.