The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 37909, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C-

Which crimes are included?

$8.54 million

Cost of Crime™ for 37909, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,123 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 37909 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 37909, TN Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 37909 ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of zip codes but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to 37909's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 37909 is 29.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 37909 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 37909 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 22 in the northeast areas to 1 in 48 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 37909, TN see the most incidents - about 106 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 37909, TN

The total projected cost of crime in 37909 for 2025 is $8,540,447. This translates to approximately $541 per resident and $1,123 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in 37909. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 37909 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

37909, TN:	$541
38114, TN:	$2642
37174, TN:	$315
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 37909 is $541 per year, which is $77 more than the national average and $153 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 37909:

In 38114, TN, crime costs $2,642 per person, which is $2,102 more than in 37909.
In 37174, TN, crime costs $315 per person, which is $225 less than in 37909

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 37909 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 37909	Cost per 37909 Resident
Murder	$2.80 million	$177
Rape/Sexual Assault	$758,973	$48
Robbery	$207,513	$13
Assault	$1.32 million	$84
Kidnapping	$181,650	$12
Vehicle Theft	$1.20 million	$76
Burglary	$176,029	$11
Theft	$737,177	$47
Arson	$46,490	$3
Vandalism	$442,602	$28
Animal Cruelty	$5,043	$0
Drug Crimes	$656,579	$42
Identity Theft	$5,499	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$8,540,447	$541

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 37909, TN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 37909 totals $22,589,717 ($1,430 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $31,130,164 ($1,971 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 37909 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 37909 has 2, have the same problem. Of 37909’s 15,793 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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37909 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 37909 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.915
Robbery	0.4177
Rape	0.7926
Murder	0.0943
Total Violent Crime	4.219 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.013
Vehicle Theft	4.919
Burglary	1.229
Arson	0.1219
Total Property Crime	15.28 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1897
Drug Crimes	5.620
Vandalism	3.923
Identity Theft	0.0450
Animal Cruelty	0.0432
Total "Other" Rate	9.821 (C-)

Individual 37909 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 37909 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 37909.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
37919, TN	C-	D+	C-
37921, TN	D+	D-	C-
37923, TN	D+	C-	C-
37912, TN	D	D-	D+
37931, TN	C	C+	C-
37916, TN	D+	D+	D+
37996, TN	D	B-	D+
37902, TN	F	F	F
37849, TN	D+	D	C
37922, TN	B	B-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

37909 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
99611, AK	B-	D	D
87501, NM	F	F	F
17517, PA	A+	A+	A+
17067, PA	A+	A+	A+
16504, PA	C-	D-	D-
15904, PA	B+	B+	B+
15666, PA	A	A-	A-
15229, PA	B	A	A
15057, PA	A	A	A
12524, NY	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, 37909 is safer than the Tennessee state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 37909, TN average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 37909 schools on SchoolGrade

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