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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$74,663

Cost of Crime™ for Cerro Gordo, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,604 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cerro Gordo ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Cerro Gordo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cerro Gordo is 43.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cerro Gordo, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Cerro Gordo for 2025 is $74,663. This translates to approximately $638 per resident and $1,604 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Cerro Gordo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cerro Gordo Compared to Other Cities?

Cerro Gordo, TN:	$638
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cerro Gordo is $638 per year, which is $174 more than the national average and $55 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cerro Gordo:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $825 more than in Cerro Gordo.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $336 less than in Cerro Gordo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cerro Gordo	Cost per Cerro Gordo Resident
Murder	$27,378	$234
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,328	$46
Robbery	$1,857	$16
Assault	$8,278	$71
Kidnapping	$827	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,296	$28
Burglary	$3,206	$27
Theft	$12,815	$110
Arson	$569	$5
Vandalism	$4,535	$39
Animal Cruelty	$84	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,483	$55
Identity Theft	$9	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$74,663	$638

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cerro Gordo, 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 Cerro Gordo totals $209,665 ($1,792 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $284,329 ($2,430 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo’s 117 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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Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.464
Robbery	0.5045
Rape	0.7511
Murder	0.1245
Total Violent Crime	3.844 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	21.15
Vehicle Theft	1.819
Burglary	3.021
Arson	0.2013
Total Property Crime	26.19 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1166
Drug Crimes	7.491
Vandalism	5.425
Identity Theft	0.0101
Animal Cruelty	0.0970
Total "Other" Rate	13.14 (D)

Individual Cerro Gordo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Swift, TN	C-	B	C
Saltillo, TN	D+	D+	C+
Savannah, TN	D-	D-	D
Morris Chapel, TN	D-	C	F
Olivehill, TN	C-	B	C+
Crossroads, TN	C	D+	A-
Walkertown, TN	C-	C	B-
Bethlehem, TN	D+	C+	D+
Crump, TN	B-	C+	A-
Milledgeville, TN	D+	D	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cerro Gordo 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
Blair, WV	B+	A-	A-
Brand, VA	B	A-	A-
White Cap, MS	B+	A	A
Point Pleasant, VA	F	B+	B+
Teges, KY	D+	A-	A-
North Amity, ME	B-	A	A
Blansett, AR	D	D-	D-
Blandville, WV	C+	C-	C-
Larsen Bay, AK	F	F	F
Omo Ranch, CA	C-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Cerro Gordo schools on SchoolGrade

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