Crime per Capita in Unicoi County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Unicoi County.
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C-
Overall Crime Grade™
D+ |
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C- |
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Other Crime Grade |
D+ |
$9.64 million
Cost of Crime™ for Unicoi County, TN
In 2025, crime will cost $1,188 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Unicoi County 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 Unicoi County, TN Safe?
The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Unicoi County ranks in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 34% of counties but less safe than 66%. This analysis applies only to Unicoi County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in Unicoi County is 36.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Unicoi County Residents generally consider the east part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Unicoi County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the south areas to 1 in 38 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Unicoi County, TN see the most incidents - about 198 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Unicoi County, TN
The total projected cost of crime in Unicoi County for 2025 is $9,642,805. This translates to approximately $527 per resident and $1,188 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Unicoi County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Unicoi County Compared to Other Counties?
| Unicoi County, TN: | $527 |
|---|---|
| Shelby County, TN: | $1497 |
| Montgomery County, TN: | $390 |
| Tennessee: | $694 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Unicoi County is $527 per year, which is $63 more than the national average and $166 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Unicoi County:
- In Shelby County, TN, crime costs $1,497 per person, which is $970 more than in Unicoi County.
- In Montgomery County, TN, crime costs $390 per person, which is $137 less than in Unicoi County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Unicoi County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Unicoi County |
Cost per Unicoi County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.62 million |
$143 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$835,281 |
$46 |
Robbery |
$364,898 |
$20 |
Assault |
$1.83 million |
$100 |
Kidnapping |
$125,320 |
$7 |
Vehicle Theft |
$186,555 |
$10 |
Burglary |
$545,371 |
$30 |
Theft |
$1.37 million |
$75 |
Arson |
$63,055 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$674,227 |
$37 |
Animal Cruelty |
$11,318 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$1.00 million |
$55 |
Identity Theft |
$11,276 |
$1 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$9,642,805 |
$527 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Unicoi County, 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 Unicoi County totals $21,994,968 ($1,203 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $31,637,773 ($1,730 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 Unicoi County 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 county 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 Unicoi County has 2, have the same problem. Of Unicoi County’s 18,288 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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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 Unicoi County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.484 |
Robbery |
0.6343 |
Rape |
0.7533 |
Murder |
0.0762 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.947 (D+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
14.50 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.6588 |
Burglary |
3.288 |
Arson |
0.1428 |
Total Property Crime |
18.59 (C-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1130 |
Drug Crimes |
7.425 |
Vandalism |
5.161 |
Identity Theft |
0.0797 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0837 |
Total "Other" Rate |
12.86 (D+) |
Individual Unicoi County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Unicoi County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Unicoi County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D+ | C | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
B+ | B | A- | |
C | B- | B- | |
C- | D+ | C | |
C+ | C | B- | |
D | C- | D | |
D | D- | D | |
D | C | D- | |
C- | D+ | C+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Unicoi County is similar versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B- | B- | |
D- | D- | D- | |
A- | A | A | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
F | F | F | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
A- | B | B | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
B- | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, Unicoi County 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 Unicoi County, TN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Unicoi County schools on SchoolGrade
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