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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$140,355

Cost of Crime™ for Ellis Mills, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,167 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Ellis Mills is 19.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ellis Mills Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ellis Mills varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ellis Mills, TN see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ellis Mills, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Ellis Mills for 2025 is $140,355. This translates to approximately $451 per resident and $1,167 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Ellis Mills. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ellis Mills Compared to Other Cities?

Ellis Mills, TN:	$451
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ellis Mills is $451 per year, which is $13 less than the national average and $242 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ellis Mills:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,012 more than in Ellis Mills.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $150 less than in Ellis Mills

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ellis Mills	Cost per Ellis Mills Resident
Murder	$53,781	$173
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,230	$46
Robbery	$3,853	$12
Assault	$28,219	$91
Kidnapping	$3,986	$13
Vehicle Theft	$3,332	$11
Burglary	$7,162	$23
Theft	$5,374	$17
Arson	$934	$3
Vandalism	$11,965	$38
Animal Cruelty	$67	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,342	$24
Identity Theft	$110	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$140,355	$451

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ellis Mills, 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 Ellis Mills totals $433,131 ($1,393 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $573,486 ($1,844 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 Ellis Mills 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 Ellis Mills’s 311 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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Ellis Mills 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 Ellis Mills residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.159
Robbery	0.3939
Rape	0.7546
Murder	0.0920
Total Violent Crime	4.400 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.336
Vehicle Theft	0.6920
Burglary	2.539
Arson	0.1243
Total Property Crime	6.692 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2114
Drug Crimes	3.191
Vandalism	5.385
Identity Theft	0.0457
Animal Cruelty	0.0293
Total "Other" Rate	8.863 (C)

Individual Ellis Mills Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ellis Mills is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ellis Mills.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Woolworth, TN	C+	C	B
Slayden, TN	B-	C+	A+
Vanleer, TN	B	C	A+
Cumberland City, TN	C+	D	B+
Erin, TN	C	D	B
Pollard, TN	C+	C	B+
Cumberland Furnace, TN	B	C	A
Silvertop, TN	C	C-	C
Louise, TN	C	D+	C+
Sylvia, TN	C+	D	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ellis Mills 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
Skelp, PA	A+	A+	A+
Concord, TX	D-	F	F
Congo, AL	B-	B	B
Flattop, TN	C	D	D
Flint, WV	D+	C+	C+
Flowersville, FL	A+	A	A
Fomby, AR	D-	F	F
Forbes, MN	C+	B	B
Fultonham, NY	A	C	C
Gardeau, PA	B+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Ellis Mills 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 Ellis Mills, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ellis Mills schools on SchoolGrade

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