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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$455,218

Cost of Crime™ for Paint Rock, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,115 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Paint Rock ranks in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 42% of cities but less safe than 58%. This analysis applies only to Paint Rock's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Paint Rock is 26.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Paint Rock Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Paint Rock varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Paint Rock, TN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Paint Rock, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Paint Rock for 2025 is $455,218. This translates to approximately $472 per resident and $1,115 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Paint Rock. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Paint Rock Compared to Other Cities?

Paint Rock, TN:	$472
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Paint Rock is $472 per year, which is $8 more than the national average and $221 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Paint Rock:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $991 more than in Paint Rock.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $171 less than in Paint Rock

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Paint Rock	Cost per Paint Rock Resident
Murder	$122,347	$127
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,290	$45
Robbery	$15,900	$16
Assault	$121,191	$126
Kidnapping	$7,273	$8
Vehicle Theft	$8,640	$9
Burglary	$16,885	$18
Theft	$31,026	$32
Arson	$3,713	$4
Vandalism	$34,548	$36
Animal Cruelty	$437	$0
Drug Crimes	$49,686	$52
Identity Theft	$282	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$455,218	$472

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Paint Rock, 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 Paint Rock totals $1,056,795 ($1,096 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,512,013 ($1,568 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 Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock’s 964 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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Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.377
Robbery	0.5244
Rape	0.7406
Murder	0.0675
Total Violent Crime	5.710 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.215
Vehicle Theft	0.5788
Burglary	1.931
Arson	0.1595
Total Property Crime	8.884 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1244
Drug Crimes	6.968
Vandalism	5.016
Identity Theft	0.0377
Animal Cruelty	0.0613
Total "Other" Rate	12.21 (D)

Individual Paint Rock Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bradbury, TN	B-	D	B+
Dogwood, TN	C-	C-	C-
Kingston, TN	D+	D+	C-
Philadelphia, TN	C	C-	B-
Holiday Hills, TN	C+	B-	C+
Erie, TN	F	D	F
Northpoint, TN	D	D+	D+
Loudon, TN	D	D+	D
Fochee, TN	D	D	D
Maple Grove, TN	C	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Paint Rock is similar 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
Silver City, OK	B	B-	B-
Juddville, MI	B	B-	B-
Jumping Branch, WV	A	A-	A-
Junction, LA	C+	C-	C-
Kennedy, AL	D-	C	C
Scaly Mountain, NC	C	D+	D+
Schlegel, OK	C-	C-	C-
Sedgewickville, MO	C	C+	C+
Sharpe, KY	A	A	A
Shedd, OR	C+	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Paint Rock 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 Paint Rock, TN average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Paint Rock schools on SchoolGrade

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