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

Crime per Capita in Barren Plain

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Barren Plain.

 

Barren Plain, TN Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
A-
Other Crime Grade
D+

$173,964

Cost of Crime™ for Barren Plain, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,020 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Barren Plain ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Barren Plain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Barren Plain is 21.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Barren Plain Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Barren Plain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Barren Plain, TN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Barren Plain, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Barren Plain for 2025 is $173,964. This translates to approximately $362 per resident and $1,020 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Barren Plain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Barren Plain Compared to Other Cities?

Barren Plain, TN: $362
Bolivar, TN: $1463
Castalian Springs, TN: $302
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Barren Plain is $362 per year, which is $103 less than the national average and $332 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Barren Plain:
  • In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,101 more than in Barren Plain.
  • In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $60 less than in Barren Plain

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Barren Plain for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Barren Plain
Cost per Barren Plain Resident
Murder
$48,728
$101
Rape/Sexual Assault
$19,316
$40
Robbery
$6,180
$13
Assault
$26,489
$55
Kidnapping
$5,481
$11
Vehicle Theft
$9,912
$21
Burglary
$8,264
$17
Theft
$10,870
$23
Arson
$1,574
$3
Vandalism
$13,344
$28
Animal Cruelty
$317
$1
Drug Crimes
$23,436
$49
Identity Theft
$53
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$173,964
$362

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Barren Plain, 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 Barren Plain totals $425,219 ($884 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $599,183 ($1,246 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 Barren Plain 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 city 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 Barren Plain’s 481 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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Barren Plain 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 Barren Plain residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.918
Robbery
0.4085
Rape
0.6623
Murder
0.0539
Total Violent Crime
3.042 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.364
Vehicle Theft
1.331
Burglary
1.894
Arson
0.1355
Total Property Crime
7.724 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1879
Drug Crimes
6.587
Vandalism
3.883
Identity Theft
0.0141
Animal Cruelty
0.0891
Total "Other" Rate
10.76 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Barren Plain is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Barren Plain.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A+
A
B+
A-
A
A
A
A
C-
C
C
A-
A-
A+
A-
A
A-
D
D-
D+
B-
C
A-
B-
C
B
B
C-
A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Barren Plain is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A
A
B-
B-
B-
D-
D
D
C
D-
D-
C
C+
C+
D
C
C
C-
B-
B-
F
D-
D-
C+
A
A
C-
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Barren Plain is safer than the Tennessee state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Barren Plain, TN average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Barren Plain schools on SchoolGrade

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