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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$10.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Rogersville, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,400 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Rogersville ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of cities but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Rogersville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rogersville is 38.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rogersville Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rogersville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 30 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Rogersville, TN see the most incidents - about 146 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 38 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rogersville, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Rogersville for 2025 is $10,290,631. This translates to approximately $561 per resident and $1,400 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Rogersville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Rogersville, TN:	$561
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rogersville is $561 per year, which is $97 more than the national average and $133 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rogersville:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $902 more than in Rogersville.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $259 less than in Rogersville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rogersville	Cost per Rogersville Resident
Murder	$2.50 million	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$819,900	$45
Robbery	$358,707	$20
Assault	$2.24 million	$122
Kidnapping	$103,383	$6
Vehicle Theft	$254,963	$14
Burglary	$564,608	$31
Theft	$1.05 million	$57
Arson	$65,198	$4
Vandalism	$863,752	$47
Animal Cruelty	$9,434	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.43 million	$78
Identity Theft	$23,417	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$10,290,631	$561

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rogersville, 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 Rogersville totals $21,247,928 ($1,158 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $31,538,559 ($1,719 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 Rogersville 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 central 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 Rogersville has 4, have the same problem. Of Rogersville’s 18,345 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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Rogersville 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 Rogersville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.258
Robbery	0.6216
Rape	0.7371
Murder	0.0725
Total Violent Crime	5.689 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.08
Vehicle Theft	0.8975
Burglary	3.393
Arson	0.1472
Total Property Crime	15.52 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0929
Drug Crimes	10.54
Vandalism	6.591
Identity Theft	0.1649
Animal Cruelty	0.0695
Total "Other" Rate	17.46 (D-)

Individual Rogersville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
McCloud, TN	D	C-	C
Camelot, TN	D+	D	C+
Persia, TN	D	D	C-
Choptack, TN	C-	D+	B-
Honeycutt, TN	C-	D	C
Eidson, TN	D+	D-	B-
St. Clair, TN	C-	D+	C-
Independence, TN	D	D-	D+
Surgoinsville, TN	D+	D	C
Stony Point, TN	C	D+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rogersville 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
Westchester, IL	C+	C+	C+
Auburn, GA	A	A	A
Auburn, IN	B-	B-	B-
Aurora, OH	B	A	A
Avenel, NJ	B	B+	B+
Badger, AK	B+	C-	C-
Bel Air, MD	B-	C	C
Bordentown, NJ	A	A+	A+
Bothell West, WA	C	A	A
Weehawken, NJ	C-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Rogersville 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 Rogersville, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 37% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Rogersville schools on SchoolGrade

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