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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$92,872

Cost of Crime™ for Sugar Creek, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,067 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sugar Creek is 26.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sugar Creek Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sugar Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Sugar Creek, TN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sugar Creek, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Sugar Creek for 2025 is $92,872. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $1,067 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Sugar Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sugar Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Sugar Creek, TN:	$464
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sugar Creek is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $229 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sugar Creek:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $999 more than in Sugar Creek.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $163 less than in Sugar Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sugar Creek	Cost per Sugar Creek Resident
Murder	$30,395	$152
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,480	$47
Robbery	$5,279	$26
Assault	$11,136	$56
Kidnapping	$2,265	$11
Vehicle Theft	$1,664	$8
Burglary	$6,310	$32
Theft	$4,706	$24
Arson	$922	$5
Vandalism	$10,909	$55
Animal Cruelty	$127	$1
Drug Crimes	$9,646	$48
Identity Theft	$34	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$92,872	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek totals $252,417 ($1,262 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $345,289 ($1,726 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 Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek’s 200 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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Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.939
Robbery	0.8391
Rape	0.7818
Murder	0.0809
Total Violent Crime	3.640 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.544
Vehicle Theft	0.5374
Burglary	3.479
Arson	0.1908
Total Property Crime	8.751 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1868
Drug Crimes	6.520
Vandalism	7.635
Identity Theft	0.0219
Animal Cruelty	0.0856
Total "Other" Rate	14.45 (D-)

Individual Sugar Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gainesboro, TN	D+	D-	C-
Hilham, TN	D	C-	D+
Whitleyville, TN	C-	D+	C
Timothy, TN	B-	C	B+
Union Hill, TN	C-	D	C
Morrison Creek, TN	A-	A-	A+
Moss, TN	C	C-	B+
North Springs, TN	C	D+	A-
Celina, TN	D-	D-	D-
Miles Crossroads, TN	C	D	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sugar Creek 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
Smithwick, SD	C-	A-	A-
Kaseville, PA	A	A+	A+
Kaweah, CA	C+	C-	C-
Kellner, WI	A+	C	C
Kelsa, VA	B-	D	D
Kennard, OH	A-	B+	B+
Kennard, VA	B-	C	C
Skaggs Corner, AL	C+	C+	C+
Skyland, VA	A-	B	B
Smith Valley, NY	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sugar Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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