The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 38238, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$662,759

Cost of Crime™ for 38238, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,563 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 38238 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 38238, TN Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 38238 ranks in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 17% of zip codes but less safe than 83%. This analysis applies only to 38238's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 38238 is 43.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 38238, TN

The total projected cost of crime in 38238 for 2025 is $662,759. This translates to approximately $785 per resident and $1,563 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.5% of the median household income in 38238. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 38238 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

38238, TN:	$785
38114, TN:	$2642
37174, TN:	$315
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 38238 is $785 per year, which is $321 more than the national average and $92 more than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 38238:

In 38114, TN, crime costs $2,642 per person, which is $1,857 more than in 38238.
In 37174, TN, crime costs $315 per person, which is $470 less than in 38238

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 38238 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 38238	Cost per 38238 Resident
Murder	$235,264	$279
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,038	$51
Robbery	$10,441	$12
Assault	$142,182	$168
Kidnapping	$8,879	$11
Vehicle Theft	$21,253	$25
Burglary	$23,905	$28
Theft	$47,476	$56
Arson	$3,257	$4
Vandalism	$52,593	$62
Animal Cruelty	$645	$1
Drug Crimes	$69,060	$82
Identity Theft	$4,764	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$662,759	$785

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 38238, 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 38238 totals $1,803,146 ($2,136 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,465,905 ($2,922 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 38238 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 zip has few 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 have the same problem. Of 38238’s 844 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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38238 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 38238 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.866
Robbery	0.3933
Rape	0.8410
Murder	0.1483
Total Violent Crime	7.249 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.86
Vehicle Theft	1.626
Burglary	3.123
Arson	0.1598
Total Property Crime	15.77 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1735
Drug Crimes	11.06
Vandalism	8.723
Identity Theft	0.7293
Animal Cruelty	0.1033
Total "Other" Rate	20.79 (F)

Individual 38238 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 38238 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 38238.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
38237, TN	D+	D+	C+
38255, TN	D	D-	C-
38225, TN	D+	D+	C+
38253, TN	C+	D	B
38257, TN	D	C-	D
38261, TN	D	D	D+
38226, TN	B-	B-	A+
38241, TN	B-	C+	A
38229, TN	C-	C-	C+
38260, TN	C-	C	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

38238 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
81430, CO	D+	C-	C-
29899, SC	F	D	D
30426, GA	B-	C	C
36921, AL	C	C-	C-
37369, TN	C	D+	D+
38076, TN	D+	D	D
38486, TN	C-	D-	D-
38554, TN	C	C-	C-
39861, GA	C+	C-	C-
42265, KY	C+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 38238 is as safe as the Tennessee state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 38238, TN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 38238 schools on SchoolGrade

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