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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,483

Cost of Crime™ for Poplar Hill, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,389 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Poplar Hill ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Poplar Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Poplar Hill is 29.31 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Poplar Hill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Poplar Hill varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 44 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Poplar Hill, TN see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Poplar Hill, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Poplar Hill for 2025 is $92,483. This translates to approximately $525 per resident and $1,389 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Poplar Hill. 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): 32.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Poplar Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Poplar Hill, TN:	$525
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Poplar Hill is $525 per year, which is $61 more than the national average and $168 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Poplar Hill:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $938 more than in Poplar Hill.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $224 less than in Poplar Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Poplar Hill	Cost per Poplar Hill Resident
Murder	$30,403	$173
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,885	$45
Robbery	$4,830	$27
Assault	$18,118	$103
Kidnapping	$1,263	$7
Vehicle Theft	$1,019	$6
Burglary	$3,205	$18
Theft	$5,774	$33
Arson	$769	$4
Vandalism	$9,214	$52
Animal Cruelty	$94	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,859	$56
Identity Theft	$50	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$92,483	$525

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Poplar Hill, 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 Poplar Hill totals $246,299 ($1,399 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $338,782 ($1,925 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 Poplar Hill 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 Poplar Hill’s 176 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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Poplar Hill 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 Poplar Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.584
Robbery	0.8724
Rape	0.7389
Murder	0.0919
Total Violent Crime	5.288 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.335
Vehicle Theft	0.3738
Burglary	2.008
Arson	0.1810
Total Property Crime	8.897 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1184
Drug Crimes	7.573
Vandalism	7.328
Identity Theft	0.0370
Animal Cruelty	0.0721
Total "Other" Rate	15.13 (D-)

Individual Poplar Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Prospect, TN	C-	D	B
Elkton, TN	D+	D	B+
Elkmont Springs, TN	F	D-	D-
Kedron, TN	C+	D	A
Baugh, TN	D-	D-	D
Elkmont, AL	B+	A-	A-
Ardmore, TN	D	D	D+
Tarpley, TN	C+	C+	B-
Holland Gin, AL	B+	A+	B+
Thach, AL	B-	B+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Poplar Hill 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
Crudup, AL	A-	A	A
Waterloo, AR	D	D	D
Water Village, NH	B+	A+	A+
Wanilla, MS	B-	A+	A+
Wanamie, PA	B+	A	A
Delta, KY	B-	B-	B-
Deedsville, IN	B-	B	B
Dawes, WV	C	D+	D+
Cunningham, AL	D-	D-	D-
Waterville, MA	A+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Poplar Hill is safer than the Tennessee state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Poplar Hill, TN average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Poplar Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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