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

Crime per Capita in Center Grove

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Center Grove.

 

Center Grove, TN Map of Crime Rates
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D

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C-
Other Crime Grade
D

$59,515

Cost of Crime™ for Center Grove, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,550 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Center Grove ranks in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 22% of cities but less safe than 78%. This analysis applies only to Center Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Center Grove is 36.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Center Grove, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Center Grove for 2025 is $59,515. This translates to approximately $561 per resident and $1,550 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Center Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
  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): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Center Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Center Grove, TN: $561
Bolivar, TN: $1463
Castalian Springs, TN: $302
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Center Grove is $561 per year, which is $97 more than the national average and $132 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Center Grove:
  • In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $902 more than in Center Grove.
  • In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $260 less than in Center Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Center Grove for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Center Grove
Cost per Center Grove Resident
Murder
$13,279
$125
Rape/Sexual Assault
$4,440
$42
Robbery
$4,006
$38
Assault
$13,055
$123
Kidnapping
$1,619
$15
Vehicle Theft
$3,101
$29
Burglary
$2,418
$23
Theft
$6,745
$64
Arson
$624
$6
Vandalism
$3,675
$35
Animal Cruelty
$90
$1
Drug Crimes
$6,450
$61
Identity Theft
$13
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$59,515
$561

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Center Grove, 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 Center Grove totals $114,865 ($1,084 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $174,381 ($1,645 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 Center Grove 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 Center Grove’s 106 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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Center Grove 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 Center Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.289
Robbery
1.201
Rape
0.6908
Murder
0.0667
Total Violent Crime
6.248 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.29
Vehicle Theft
1.889
Burglary
2.515
Arson
0.2439
Total Property Crime
16.93 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2519
Drug Crimes
8.227
Vandalism
4.853
Identity Theft
0.0157
Animal Cruelty
0.1149
Total "Other" Rate
13.46 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Center Grove is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Center Grove.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Center Grove 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
F
D+
D+
C-
D-
D-
F
F
F
D-
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
C+
A-
A-
B
B
B
D
D
D
D+
F
F
D+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Center Grove 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 Center Grove, TN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Center Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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