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Clarksville, TN has safety grade D, a population of about 156,092, an overall crime rate near 1,589 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Clarksville, TN is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Clarksville, TN for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Clarksville, TN

Clarksville, TN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 5.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

D

High Risk

Violent Crime Rate

10.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

5.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

2,480

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (60.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The high crime volume of 2,480 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.

Comparison Insights

Crime rates in Clarksville align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

Clarksville, TN Crime Analysis

Okay, here's an analysis of the provided crime data, presented as if I were a crime data expert familiar with the location. Based on the `geoid_data` field "16000US4715160", this crime data likely pertains to **Memphis, Tennessee**. Assuming this, and using readily available information, we can estimate the following: **City:** Memphis **State:** Tennessee **Estimated Population (2023):** ~620,000 (This is an estimate based on recent census data) **Median Household Income (2023):** ~$45,000 (This is an estimate based on recent census data) Given a total crime count of 2480 and an estimated population of 620,000, the **crime rate per 100,000 people** is approximately 400. This figure provides a baseline for comparison against national averages and other cities of similar size. The data reveals a breakdown of crime categories. **Assault** is the most prevalent, accounting for 1487 incidents, or roughly 60% of all reported crimes. Within assault, "Assault Offenses" is the only subcategory listed, suggesting a lack of further granularity in the reporting. **Property crime** is the second most frequent category, with 741 incidents. Larceny/Theft Offenses dominate this category with 395 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (206 incidents). Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 66 incidents, Motor Vehicle Theft for 51, and Stolen Property Offenses for 23. "**Others**" category accounts for 174 incidents. Fraud Offenses are the most common within this category (121 incidents), followed by Counterfeiting/Forgery (25 incidents), Embezzlement (23 incidents), Arson (3 incidents), and Bribery (2 incidents). **Robbery** is relatively low, with only 20 incidents reported. **Sex offenses** account for 54 incidents. Kidnapping/Abduction is the primary subcategory (46 incidents), with Sex Offenses accounting for 8 incidents. **Homicide** is the least frequent category, with only 4 incidents reported. Based on this data, a **violent crime rate** (including robbery, assault, sex offenses, and homicide) can be estimated. The total number of violent crimes is 1565 (20 + 1487 + 54 + 4). This translates to a violent crime rate of approximately 252 per 100,000 people. The **property crime rate** is approximately 120 per 100,000 people. *Insights:** The high proportion of assault offenses suggests a need for targeted interventions to address factors contributing to violent altercations. The prevalence of larceny/theft within property crime indicates potential vulnerabilities in security measures and opportunities for preventative strategies. The relatively low number of homicides, while still concerning, is a positive sign compared to some other major cities. The "others" category, particularly fraud offenses, warrants further investigation to understand the specific types of fraud occurring and implement appropriate countermeasures. The data suggests a need for more detailed sub-categorization of assault offenses to better understand the nature of these incidents.

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FAQ about crime in Clarksville, TN

PulseReal currently grades Clarksville, TN as D. The population used for these rates is 156,092. The overall crime rate on this page is about 1,589 per 100,000 residents.

Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Clarksville, TN.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

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Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

US Census QuickFacts

Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

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