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

Crime per Capita in Board Valley

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Board Valley.

 

Board Valley, TN Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
C
Other Crime Grade
D+

$226,294

Cost of Crime™ for Board Valley, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,036 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Board Valley ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Board Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Board Valley is 28.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Board Valley Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Board Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Board Valley, TN see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Board Valley, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Board Valley for 2025 is $226,294. This translates to approximately $418 per resident and $1,036 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Board Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Board Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Board Valley, TN: $418
Bolivar, TN: $1463
Castalian Springs, TN: $302
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Board Valley is $418 per year, which is $47 less than the national average and $276 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Board Valley:
  • In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,046 more than in Board Valley.
  • In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $116 less than in Board Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Board Valley for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Board Valley
Cost per Board Valley Resident
Murder
$60,417
$111
Rape/Sexual Assault
$25,055
$46
Robbery
$8,894
$16
Assault
$26,735
$49
Kidnapping
$5,034
$9
Vehicle Theft
$13,757
$25
Burglary
$12,134
$22
Theft
$28,338
$52
Arson
$2,092
$4
Vandalism
$14,346
$26
Animal Cruelty
$294
$1
Drug Crimes
$29,130
$54
Identity Theft
$68
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$226,294
$418

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Board Valley, 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 Board Valley totals $531,754 ($981 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $758,048 ($1,399 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 Board Valley 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 Board Valley’s 542 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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Board Valley 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 Board Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.718
Robbery
0.5217
Rape
0.7624
Murder
0.0593
Total Violent Crime
3.061 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.10
Vehicle Theft
1.639
Burglary
2.468
Arson
0.1598
Total Property Crime
14.36 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1532
Drug Crimes
7.266
Vandalism
3.705
Identity Theft
0.0162
Animal Cruelty
0.0734
Total "Other" Rate
11.21 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Board Valley is higher 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
C+
B-
B-
B
C
C
D
D
D
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A-
B+
D-
D-
C
D+
D+
C
A
A
D+
D-
D-
B
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Board Valley 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 Board Valley, TN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Board Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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