The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 38254, TN: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$22,499

Cost of Crime™ for 38254, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,081 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 38254 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 38254, TN Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 38254 ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of zip codes but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to 38254's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 38254 is 34.28 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in 38254, TN

The total projected cost of crime in 38254 for 2025 is $22,499. This translates to approximately $489 per resident and $1,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in 38254. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 38254 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

38254, TN:	$489
38114, TN:	$2642
37174, TN:	$315
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 38254 is $489 per year, which is $25 more than the national average and $204 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 38254:

In 38114, TN, crime costs $2,642 per person, which is $2,153 more than in 38254.
In 37174, TN, crime costs $315 per person, which is $174 less than in 38254

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 38254 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 38254	Cost per 38254 Resident
Murder	$4,740	$103
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,117	$46
Robbery	$648	$14
Assault	$5,899	$128
Kidnapping	$427	$9
Vehicle Theft	$475	$10
Burglary	$487	$11
Theft	$3,282	$71
Arson	$191	$4
Vandalism	$2,112	$46
Animal Cruelty	$19	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,782	$39
Identity Theft	$320	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$22,499	$489

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 38254, 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 38254 totals $43,381 ($943 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $65,880 ($1,432 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 38254 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 38254’s 46 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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38254 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 38254 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.465
Robbery	0.4478
Rape	0.7589
Murder	0.0548
Total Violent Crime	5.727 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.78
Vehicle Theft	0.6664
Burglary	1.166
Arson	0.1721
Total Property Crime	15.78 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1532
Drug Crimes	5.238
Vandalism	6.428
Identity Theft	0.8988
Animal Cruelty	0.0561
Total "Other" Rate	12.77 (D)

Individual 38254 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 38254 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 38254.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
38232, TN	C-	D	C
38079, TN	F	F	F
38077, TN	F	F	F
38260, TN	C-	C	C+
38240, TN	C-	D+	C+
38080, TN	D	D	C
38261, TN	D	D	D+
38253, TN	C+	D	B
63873, MO	D	F	D
63851, MO	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

38254 is lower 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
79247, TX	D	D-	D-
57358, SD	C	C+	C+
57439, SD	C-	C+	C+
58224, ND	D+	B+	B+
58339, ND	F	C-	C-
58452, ND	C	B+	B+
59062, MT	D+	D-	D-
59082, MT	B-	B-	B-
76841, TX	F	F	F
76953, TX	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, 38254 is safer than 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 38254, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 38254 schools on SchoolGrade

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