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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$1.51 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pioneer, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $2,128 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Pioneer ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Pioneer's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pioneer is 56.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pioneer Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pioneer varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Pioneer, TN see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pioneer, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Pioneer for 2025 is $1,505,131. This translates to approximately $797 per resident and $2,128 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.0% of the median household income in Pioneer. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Pioneer, TN:	$797
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pioneer is $797 per year, which is $333 more than the national average and $103 more than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pioneer:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $666 more than in Pioneer.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $495 less than in Pioneer

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pioneer	Cost per Pioneer Resident
Murder	$381,519	$202
Rape/Sexual Assault	$80,697	$43
Robbery	$31,968	$17
Assault	$271,335	$144
Kidnapping	$17,094	$9
Vehicle Theft	$184,566	$98
Burglary	$87,379	$46
Theft	$196,336	$104
Arson	$6,504	$3
Vandalism	$106,546	$56
Animal Cruelty	$1,068	$1
Drug Crimes	$138,961	$74
Identity Theft	$1,159	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,505,131	$797

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pioneer, 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 Pioneer totals $2,996,308 ($1,586 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,501,439 ($2,383 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 Pioneer 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 have the same problem. Of Pioneer’s 1,889 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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Pioneer 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 Pioneer residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.002
Robbery	0.5380
Rape	0.7046
Murder	0.1075
Total Violent Crime	6.352 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.07
Vehicle Theft	6.310
Burglary	5.100
Arson	0.1426
Total Property Crime	31.62 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1492
Drug Crimes	9.945
Vandalism	7.895
Identity Theft	0.0793
Animal Cruelty	0.0764
Total "Other" Rate	18.15 (F)

Individual Pioneer Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Terry Creek, TN	D	D	D
Stanfield, TN	D+	D+	C-
Norma, TN	F	F	D-
Huntsville, TN	F	D-	D-
Winona, TN	F	D	D-
Elk Valley, TN	D-	F	D
Helenwood, TN	F	D-	F
Winfield, TN	D-	D	D-
Oneida, TN	D-	D-	D-
Newcomb, TN	D-	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pioneer 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
East Washington, PA	A	A+	A+
Gridley, IL	A+	A	A
Fulton, TX	C+	D+	D+
Flint Hill, MO	A-	A	A
Fairview, MT	C-	D	D
Fairmount Heights, MD	D-	F	F
El Portal, FL	B+	C	C
Dryden, VA	D+	C+	C+
Dixon, KY	B	B+	B+
Danville, IA	A-	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Pioneer is less safe 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 Pioneer, TN average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pioneer schools on SchoolGrade

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