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

Crime per Capita in Lookout Mountain

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lookout Mountain.

 

Lookout Mountain, TN Map of Crime Rates
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B

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
B
Other Crime Grade
B+

$656,592

Cost of Crime™ for Lookout Mountain, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $792 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lookout Mountain ranks in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 67% of cities but less safe than 33%. This analysis applies only to Lookout Mountain's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lookout Mountain is 18.97 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lookout Mountain Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lookout Mountain varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Lookout Mountain, TN see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lookout Mountain, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Lookout Mountain for 2025 is $656,592. This translates to approximately $301 per resident and $792 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Lookout Mountain. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
  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): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lookout Mountain Compared to Other Cities?

Lookout Mountain, TN: $301
Bolivar, TN: $1463
Castalian Springs, TN: $302
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lookout Mountain is $301 per year, which is $163 less than the national average and $392 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lookout Mountain:
  • In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,162 more than in Lookout Mountain.
  • In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $1 more than in Lookout Mountain

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lookout Mountain for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lookout Mountain
Cost per Lookout Mountain Resident
Murder
$92,309
$42
Rape/Sexual Assault
$101,383
$47
Robbery
$26,532
$12
Assault
$152,391
$70
Kidnapping
$38,269
$18
Vehicle Theft
$62,543
$29
Burglary
$13,143
$6
Theft
$80,659
$37
Arson
$4,783
$2
Vandalism
$32,212
$15
Animal Cruelty
$843
$0
Drug Crimes
$50,967
$23
Identity Theft
$560
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$656,592
$301

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lookout Mountain, 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 Lookout Mountain totals $1,152,227 ($529 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,808,820 ($830 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 Lookout Mountain 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 northeast part of the city has more 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, of which Lookout Mountain has 2, have the same problem. Of Lookout Mountain’s 2,180 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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Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.434
Robbery
0.3869
Rape
0.7670
Murder
0.0225
Total Violent Crime
3.611 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.144
Vehicle Theft
1.853
Burglary
0.6647
Arson
0.0908
Total Property Crime
9.752 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2895
Drug Crimes
3.161
Vandalism
2.068
Identity Theft
0.0332
Animal Cruelty
0.0523
Total "Other" Rate
5.604 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lookout Mountain 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
D
D+
D+
B-
C+
C+
F
F
F
C
C+
C+
D+
F
F
D+
C
C
B-
C+
C+
F
F
F
A-
B
B
A-
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain, TN average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Lookout Mountain schools on SchoolGrade

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