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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$9.66 million

Cost of Crime™ for Union City, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,484 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Union City ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Union City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Union City is 41.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Union City Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Union City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 38 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Union City, TN see the most incidents - about 134 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 45 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Union City, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Union City for 2025 is $9,660,167. This translates to approximately $593 per resident and $1,484 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Union City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Union City Compared to Other Cities?

Union City, TN:	$593
Bolivar, TN:	$1463
Castalian Springs, TN:	$302
Tennessee:	$694
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Union City is $593 per year, which is $129 more than the national average and $100 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Union City:

In Bolivar, TN, crime costs $1,463 per person, which is $870 more than in Union City.
In Castalian Springs, TN, crime costs $302 per person, which is $291 less than in Union City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Union City	Cost per Union City Resident
Murder	$2.44 million	$150
Rape/Sexual Assault	$742,715	$46
Robbery	$276,100	$17
Assault	$1.92 million	$118
Kidnapping	$212,230	$13
Vehicle Theft	$365,392	$22
Burglary	$473,896	$29
Theft	$1.38 million	$84
Arson	$59,485	$4
Vandalism	$732,872	$45
Animal Cruelty	$12,894	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.05 million	$64
Identity Theft	$5,723	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$9,660,167	$593

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Union City, 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 Union City totals $20,328,245 ($1,248 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,988,412 ($1,841 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 Union City 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 southwest 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, of which Union City has 2, have the same problem. Of Union City’s 16,285 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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Union City 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 Union City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.101
Robbery	0.5390
Rape	0.7522
Murder	0.0797
Total Violent Crime	5.471 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.31
Vehicle Theft	1.449
Burglary	3.208
Arson	0.1513
Total Property Crime	21.12 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2149
Drug Crimes	8.697
Vandalism	6.299
Identity Theft	0.0454
Animal Cruelty	0.1070
Total "Other" Rate	15.36 (D-)

Individual Union City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gibbs, TN	C	B	B+
Harris, TN	C	C	C+
Woodland Mills, TN	B-	B	A-
Rives, TN	C	D-	B-
Terrell, TN	D+	D	C+
Troy, TN	C-	C	C
Cayce, KY	C	B	C
Polk, TN	C+	C+	B+
Gardner, TN	C-	D	A-
Mount Pelia, TN	C+	C-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Union City 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
Hermitage, PA	B+	B+	B+
Williamsburg, KY	D+	B-	B-
Wolcott, CT	C+	A	A
Wood Dale, IL	C+	A-	A-
Woodward, OK	D-	D-	D-
Worthington, MN	C	C-	C-
Highland Village, TX	C-	C+	C+
Wyckoff, NJ	A	A+	A+
High Ridge, MO	C+	C-	C-
Hibbing, MN	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Union City is as safe as 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 Union City, TN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Union City schools on SchoolGrade

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