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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$423,067

Cost of Crime™ for Orlinda, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $804 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Orlinda 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 Orlinda's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Orlinda is 18.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Orlinda Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Orlinda varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 48 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Orlinda, TN see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Orlinda, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Orlinda for 2025 is $423,067. This translates to approximately $290 per resident and $804 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Orlinda. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

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

Orlinda, TN:	$290
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Orlinda is $290 per year, which is $174 less than the national average and $403 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Orlinda:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,173 more than in Orlinda.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $12 more than in Orlinda

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Orlinda	Cost per Orlinda Resident
Murder	$118,281	$81
Rape/Sexual Assault	$57,247	$39
Robbery	$22,196	$15
Assault	$43,309	$30
Kidnapping	$9,106	$6
Vehicle Theft	$15,344	$11
Burglary	$17,979	$12
Theft	$43,469	$30
Arson	$4,317	$3
Vandalism	$43,171	$30
Animal Cruelty	$622	$0
Drug Crimes	$47,724	$33
Identity Theft	$303	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$423,067	$290

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Orlinda, 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 Orlinda totals $1,081,128 ($742 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,504,195 ($1,032 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 Orlinda 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 west 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 Orlinda has 1, have the same problem. Of Orlinda’s 1,458 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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Orlinda 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 Orlinda residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.034
Robbery	0.4840
Rape	0.6476
Murder	0.0432
Total Violent Crime	2.209 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.757
Vehicle Theft	0.6796
Burglary	1.360
Arson	0.1226
Total Property Crime	7.918 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1030
Drug Crimes	4.425
Vandalism	4.145
Identity Theft	0.0268
Animal Cruelty	0.0577
Total "Other" Rate	8.757 (C)

Individual Orlinda Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lamont, TN	B-	B	B+
Reubensville, TN	A-	B+	A
Cross Plains, TN	B-	B-	B
Milldale, TN	B-	C	B
Youngville, TN	C-	C	C
White House, TN	C+	B	B-
New Deal, TN	B+	B-	A-
Cottontown, TN	B	B	A-
Mitchellville, TN	C+	B	C-
Prices Mill, KY	A-	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Orlinda 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
Holton, IN	A	A	A
Tenmile, OR	B-	B+	B+
Ten Mile, MS	A	A+	A+
Sumner, IL	B-	C+	C+
Marydel, DE	C	A-	A-
Laona, WI	C	C	C
Indian Hills, CO	D+	C-	C-
Hurley, NM	F	F	F
Howes Cave, NY	A	C+	C+
Terre Hill, PA	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Orlinda 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 Orlinda, TN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Orlinda schools on SchoolGrade

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