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

Crime per Capita in Warren County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Warren County.

 

Warren County, TN Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

D+
C
Other Crime Grade
D

$21.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Warren County, TN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,320 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US county. Warren 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 Warren County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Warren County is 36.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Warren County Residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Warren County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the central areas to 1 in 42 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Warren County, TN see the most incidents - about 568 per year. In contrast, the west part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 61 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Warren County, TN

The total projected cost of crime in Warren County for 2025 is $21,285,487. This translates to approximately $509 per resident and $1,320 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Warren County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Warren County Compared to Other Counties?

Warren County, TN: $509
Shelby County, TN: $1497
Montgomery County, TN: $390
Tennessee: $694
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Warren County is $509 per year, which is $45 more than the national average and $184 less than Tennessee's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Warren County:
  • In Shelby County, TN, crime costs $1,497 per person, which is $988 more than in Warren County.
  • In Montgomery County, TN, crime costs $390 per person, which is $119 less than in Warren County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Warren County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Warren County
Cost per Warren County Resident
Murder
$5.04 million
$121
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.76 million
$42
Robbery
$607,104
$15
Assault
$4.24 million
$101
Kidnapping
$528,083
$13
Vehicle Theft
$690,399
$17
Burglary
$1.32 million
$32
Theft
$2.72 million
$65
Arson
$145,862
$3
Vandalism
$1.96 million
$47
Animal Cruelty
$25,813
$1
Drug Crimes
$2.23 million
$53
Identity Theft
$17,408
$0
Total Cost of Crime
$21,285,487
$509

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Warren 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 Warren County totals $43,216,792 ($1,034 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $64,502,279 ($1,543 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 Warren 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 Warren County has 4, have the same problem. Of Warren County’s 41,812 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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Warren County 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 Warren County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.534
Robbery
0.4616
Rape
0.6942
Murder
0.0642
Total Violent Crime
4.754 (D+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
12.55
Vehicle Theft
1.066
Burglary
3.478
Arson
0.1445
Total Property Crime
17.24 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2083
Drug Crimes
7.205
Vandalism
6.564
Identity Theft
0.0538
Animal Cruelty
0.0835
Total "Other" Rate
14.11 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Warren County is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Warren County.

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C
B-
C
C+
C+
C+
D+
B
C-
B-
C-
D
D
D
C
C
C
C
D
C+
D-
C-
F
C-
D
C-
C+
C
B

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Warren County is higher 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
F
F
F
B
A-
A-
B
B+
B+
A+
A
A
B
D+
D+
D
D
D
A
A
A
D
D
D
B-
B+
B+
A
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Warren 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 Warren County, TN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Warren County schools on SchoolGrade

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