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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for Loretto, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,625 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Loretto ranks in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 20% of cities but less safe than 80%. This analysis applies only to Loretto's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Loretto is 38.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Loretto Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Loretto varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 34 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Loretto, TN see the most incidents - about 32 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Loretto, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Loretto for 2025 is $2,249,624. This translates to approximately $612 per resident and $1,625 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Loretto. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Loretto, TN:	$612
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Loretto is $612 per year, which is $148 more than the national average and $82 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Loretto:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $851 more than in Loretto.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $310 less than in Loretto

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Loretto	Cost per Loretto Resident
Murder	$605,240	$165
Rape/Sexual Assault	$160,002	$44
Robbery	$54,533	$15
Assault	$592,898	$161
Kidnapping	$34,483	$9
Vehicle Theft	$58,723	$16
Burglary	$112,145	$31
Theft	$229,927	$63
Arson	$10,885	$3
Vandalism	$172,566	$47
Animal Cruelty	$2,864	$1
Drug Crimes	$214,738	$58
Identity Theft	$620	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$2,249,624	$612

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Loretto, 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 Loretto totals $4,950,810 ($1,347 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,200,434 ($1,959 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 Loretto 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 north 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 have the same problem. Of Loretto’s 3,676 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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Loretto 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 Loretto residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.616
Robbery	0.4716
Rape	0.7179
Murder	0.0876
Total Violent Crime	6.893 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.08
Vehicle Theft	1.032
Burglary	3.364
Arson	0.1226
Total Property Crime	16.60 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1547
Drug Crimes	7.897
Vandalism	6.571
Identity Theft	0.0218
Animal Cruelty	0.1053
Total "Other" Rate	14.75 (D-)

Individual Loretto Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Busby, TN	D+	D-	C+
Ramah, TN	D+	D	C-
St. Joseph, TN	C+	D-	A
Long Branch, TN	C	D	B-
Bonnertown, TN	D+	D-	C-
Mount Nebo, TN	C	D-	B+
Westpoint, TN	D+	D-	C+
Crewstown, TN	C	D	B
Leoma, TN	C-	D	C+
Lexington, AL	C+	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Loretto 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
Sardis, MS	C	B	B
Altha, FL	A+	B+	B+
Leesburg, NJ	A	B+	B+
Lily, KY	C+	A-	A-
Lowell, NC	F	D-	D-
Mapleton, IL	A+	B	B
Milan, OH	B+	A-	A-
Muniz, TX	D	D+	D+
Oakridge, OR	F	D-	D-
Pahoa, HI	D-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Loretto 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 Loretto, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Loretto schools on SchoolGrade

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