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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$612,251

Cost of Crime™ for Turtletown, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $959 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Turtletown ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Turtletown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Turtletown is 23.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Turtletown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Turtletown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 48 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Turtletown, TN see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Turtletown, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Turtletown for 2025 is $612,251. This translates to approximately $379 per resident and $959 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Turtletown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Turtletown, TN:	$379
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Turtletown is $379 per year, which is $85 less than the national average and $314 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Turtletown:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $1,084 more than in Turtletown.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $78 less than in Turtletown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Turtletown	Cost per Turtletown Resident
Murder	$151,665	$94
Rape/Sexual Assault	$74,891	$46
Robbery	$29,764	$18
Assault	$126,971	$79
Kidnapping	$9,883	$6
Vehicle Theft	$8,929	$6
Burglary	$31,803	$20
Theft	$48,626	$30
Arson	$6,490	$4
Vandalism	$37,837	$23
Animal Cruelty	$830	$1
Drug Crimes	$84,002	$52
Identity Theft	$560	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$612,251	$379

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Turtletown, 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 Turtletown totals $1,412,428 ($875 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,024,679 ($1,254 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 Turtletown 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 have the same problem. Of Turtletown’s 1,614 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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Turtletown 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 Turtletown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.739
Robbery	0.5863
Rape	0.7653
Murder	0.0500
Total Violent Crime	4.141 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.817
Vehicle Theft	0.3573
Burglary	2.173
Arson	0.1665
Total Property Crime	8.514 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1010
Drug Crimes	7.036
Vandalism	3.282
Identity Theft	0.0448
Animal Cruelty	0.0695
Total "Other" Rate	10.53 (C-)

Individual Turtletown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Farner, TN	C+	D+	B+
Ducktown, TN	F	D-	F
Copperhill, TN	D+	C-	C
Oak Park, NC	D+	B	D
McCaysville, GA	C+	B	C
Vests, NC	D+	D-	C+
Violet, NC	D+	C-	D+
Reliance, TN	C-	D+	C+
Epworth, GA	C+	B-	C+
Mineral Bluff, GA	B-	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Turtletown 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
Arcadia, OH	C+	C	C
Ashley, MI	B+	C+	C+
Bentonia, MS	A	A+	A+
Bluford, IL	B+	A-	A-
Bryant, IN	B	B+	B+
Sherburn, MN	B	B-	B-
Port Sanilac, MI	A-	C+	C+
Quincy, IN	A-	A-	A-
Red Level, AL	C	C	C
Rhodes, MI	A-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Turtletown 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 Turtletown, TN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Turtletown schools on SchoolGrade

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