Murfreesboro, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Murfreesboro Police Department serves the city of Murfreesboro, TN in Rutherford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 20,510 violent crimes and 18,731 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 189.9 per 100k residents, which is 78.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 198.3 per 100k, 21.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate189.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,510 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents591 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,541 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate198.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents18,731 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,789 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate162.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,312 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,602 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime189.9F20510106.2+78.8%
Property Crime198.3D18731163.6+21.2%
Rape5.4D5913.5+52.4%
Robbery3.0A3795.8-48.4%
Aggravated Assault15.0B254122.3-32.7%
Burglary14.4A178924.0-40.2%
Larceny162.4D15312116.4+39.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.6C160222.2-2.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Smyrna 1 miles
D 160.1
D 213.4
Violent: 15.7% lower
Property: 7.6% higher
La Vergne 1 miles
C 108.7
F 288.1
Violent: 42.8% lower
Property: 45.3% higher
Eagleville 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Woodbury 17 miles
N/A 0.0
A 35.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 82.3% lower
Mount Juliet 22 miles
A 40.9
A 72.6
Violent: 78.5% lower
Property: 63.4% lower