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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$127,445

Cost of Crime™ for Sulphur Springs, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,095 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Sulphur Springs ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of cities but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to Sulphur Springs's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sulphur Springs is 32.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sulphur Springs, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Sulphur Springs for 2025 is $127,445. This translates to approximately $441 per resident and $1,095 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Sulphur Springs. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sulphur Springs Compared to Other Cities?

Sulphur Springs, TN:	$441
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sulphur Springs is $441 per year, which is $23 less than the national average and $253 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sulphur Springs:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,022 more than in Sulphur Springs.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $139 less than in Sulphur Springs

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sulphur Springs	Cost per Sulphur Springs Resident
Murder	$26,272	$91
Rape/Sexual Assault	$14,636	$51
Robbery	$4,567	$16
Assault	$16,076	$56
Kidnapping	$2,445	$8
Vehicle Theft	$11,433	$40
Burglary	$5,410	$19
Theft	$16,162	$56
Arson	$1,130	$4
Vandalism	$11,121	$38
Animal Cruelty	$191	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,814	$62
Identity Theft	$188	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$127,445	$441

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs totals $250,778 ($868 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $378,223 ($1,309 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 Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs’s 289 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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Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.937
Robbery	0.5024
Rape	0.8352
Murder	0.0484
Total Violent Crime	3.323 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.80
Vehicle Theft	2.555
Burglary	2.064
Arson	0.1620
Total Property Crime	15.58 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1395
Drug Crimes	8.333
Vandalism	5.387
Identity Theft	0.0839
Animal Cruelty	0.0893
Total "Other" Rate	14.03 (D)

Individual Sulphur Springs Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Powells Crossroads, TN	C+	C	B
Timberlinks, TN	D	C-	D
Whitwell, TN	D+	D+	C
Shirleyton, TN	C	B-	C+
Signal Mountain, TN	C-	C+	C
Lone Oak, TN	C-	D+	C
Walden, TN	C-	C	C-
Guild, TN	D+	C-	C
Jasper, TN	D+	D+	C+
Red Bank, TN	F	D+	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sulphur Springs 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
Kanawha Drive, WV	C	D+	D+
Swan Valley, ID	D-	C-	C-
Suttontown, NC	D	D+	D+
Suttons, SC	F	F	F
Sunizona, AZ	B	C-	C-
Sunfield, IL	A-	A-	A-
Sunbeam, VA	C-	A+	A+
Summitville, OH	A-	C-	C-
Summerfield, AL	C	B-	B-
Suggsville, AL	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs, TN average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sulphur Springs schools on SchoolGrade

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