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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$297,692

Cost of Crime™ for Teague, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,582 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Teague ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Teague's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Teague is 25.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Teague Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Teague varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Teague, TN see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Teague, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Teague for 2025 is $297,692. This translates to approximately $538 per resident and $1,582 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.9% of the median household income in Teague. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Teague, TN:	$538
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Teague is $538 per year, which is $74 more than the national average and $155 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Teague:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $925 more than in Teague.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $237 less than in Teague

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Teague	Cost per Teague Resident
Murder	$120,444	$218
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,076	$45
Robbery	$9,395	$17
Assault	$38,782	$70
Kidnapping	$7,196	$13
Vehicle Theft	$26,197	$47
Burglary	$13,665	$25
Theft	$21,650	$39
Arson	$2,056	$4
Vandalism	$18,458	$33
Animal Cruelty	$314	$1
Drug Crimes	$14,227	$26
Identity Theft	$231	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$297,692	$538

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Teague, 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 Teague totals $931,627 ($1,685 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,229,319 ($2,223 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 Teague 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 Teague’s 553 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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Teague 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 Teague residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.442
Robbery	0.5401
Rape	0.7479
Murder	0.1159
Total Violent Crime	3.846 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.559
Vehicle Theft	3.059
Burglary	2.724
Arson	0.1539
Total Property Crime	13.50 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2146
Drug Crimes	3.478
Vandalism	4.672
Identity Theft	0.0540
Animal Cruelty	0.0769
Total "Other" Rate	8.496 (C)

Individual Teague Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Toone, TN	C-	D	C
Uptonville, TN	C+	D+	C+
Medon, TN	C	D+	B+
Parkburg, TN	C+	C-	A
Silerton, TN	D	D-	C-
Shandy, TN	D-	F	D
Mercer, TN	C	C-	C+
Vildo, TN	F	D-	F
Bolivar, TN	F	F	F
Pinson, TN	C-	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Teague 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
Wakpala, SD	F	D-	D-
Crane, MT	D+	D-	D-
Crest Park, CA	D-	F	F
Crockett Mills, TN	C-	C-	C-
Cryer Creek, TX	C	C-	C-
Dabneys, VA	A	A	A
Wallaceton, PA	B+	B-	B-
Wallace, IN	A-	B+	B+
Wallace, AR	C	D-	D-
Walhain, WI	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Teague 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 Teague, TN average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Teague schools on SchoolGrade

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