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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$241,118

Cost of Crime™ for Howard, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,184 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Howard ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Howard's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Howard is 32.99 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Howard, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Howard for 2025 is $241,118. This translates to approximately $623 per resident and $1,184 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Howard. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Howard Compared to Other Cities?

Howard, TN:	$623
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Howard is $623 per year, which is $159 more than the national average and $70 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Howard:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $840 more than in Howard.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $321 less than in Howard

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Howard	Cost per Howard Resident
Murder	$82,705	$214
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,932	$44
Robbery	$8,862	$23
Assault	$52,572	$136
Kidnapping	$1,372	$4
Vehicle Theft	$14,453	$37
Burglary	$8,825	$23
Theft	$17,308	$45
Arson	$1,512	$4
Vandalism	$11,546	$30
Animal Cruelty	$366	$1
Drug Crimes	$24,546	$63
Identity Theft	$121	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$241,118	$623

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Howard, 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 Howard totals $646,458 ($1,670 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $887,576 ($2,293 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 Howard 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 Howard’s 387 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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Howard 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 Howard residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.730
Robbery	0.7280
Rape	0.7216
Murder	0.1137
Total Violent Crime	6.293 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.635
Vehicle Theft	2.412
Burglary	2.514
Arson	0.1618
Total Property Crime	13.72 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0585
Drug Crimes	8.575
Vandalism	4.176
Identity Theft	0.0403
Animal Cruelty	0.1277
Total "Other" Rate	12.98 (D)

Individual Howard Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vonore, TN	D	D	D+
Hopewell Springs, TN	C-	D	C+
Morganton, TN	C	C+	C+
Greenback, TN	C+	C	B
Lakeside, TN	C+	B-	B-
Rafter, TN	C	C	C+
Big Creek, TN	C-	D	C
Tellico Village, TN	C	C+	C+
Rockville, TN	B-	C	A-
Tallassee, TN	B-	D	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Howard 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
Hadar, NE	A-	C-	C-
Seneca, WI	B	B	B
Seneca, NE	F	D-	D-
Seminole, PA	A+	A+	A+
Seiad Valley, CA	F	F	F
Scipio, UT	F	D	D
Schnellville, IN	A-	A-	A-
Scarboro, GA	C+	C-	C-
Scallorn, TX	D	D+	D+
Matheson, CO	F	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Howard 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 Howard, TN average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Howard schools on SchoolGrade

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