Dickson, TN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 24.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 17.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.9% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
With 668 total incidents, Dickson shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is assault.
Dickson demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US4720620, a total of 668 crimes were recorded. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 257 incidents, with Larceny/Theft Offenses being the most prevalent subcategory (205 incidents), followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (22 incidents), Motor Vehicle Theft (17 incidents), and Burglary/Breaking & Entering (13 incidents). Assault is the second largest category with 365 incidents. The "others" category accounts for 35 crimes, primarily Fraud Offenses (23 incidents) and Counterfeiting/Forgery (11 incidents), with a single incident of Embezzlement. Robbery and Homicide are relatively rare, each with only one reported incident. Sex Offenses account for 9 incidents, with Sex Offenses themselves comprising 7 incidents and Kidnapping/Abduction accounting for 2 incidents. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US4720620 are required to determine the population and median income. Once the population is known, the crime rate per 100,000 residents can be calculated for both overall crime and specific categories like violent crime (assault, robbery, homicide, sex offenses) and property crime. This would allow for a comparison against national averages and other cities of similar size. The safety score and grade, as well as crime map data and zip code information, would further enhance the understanding of crime patterns and safety levels within the specified area. Without this contextual data, the analysis is limited to the raw counts and proportions of different crime categories.
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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.
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