Dickson County, TN Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Dickson County in green. The most dangerous areas in Dickson County are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Dickson County, TN Safe?

The B grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly lower than the average US county. Dickson County is in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning 35% of counties are safer and 65% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Dickson County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of vandalism in Dickson County is 4.141 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Dickson County generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Dickson County may be as high as 1 in 174 in the north neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 317 in the southwest part of the county. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of Dickson County, TN: about 41 per year. The southwest part of Dickson County has fewer cases of vandalism with only 13 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for Dickson County, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the central part of the county. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Dickson County residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Dickson County has 0, 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 Dickson County has 6, have the same problem. Of Dickson County’s 56,218 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Dickson County, TN at ISP Reports.

Dickson County Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Dickson County residents in a standard year.

Individual Dickson County Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of vandalism in Dickson County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Dickson County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Hickman County, TN	C	D+	B-	C
Cheatham County, TN	B	C+	A-	B+
Humphreys County, TN	C	D+	B-	C
Houston County, TN	B	C-	A+	C+
Williamson County, TN	B-	B-	B+	B+
Montgomery County, TN	B-	C-	B	B
Davidson County, TN	F	F	D-	C-
Maury County, TN	B-	C	B	B
Stewart County, TN	C	D+	B	C
Robertson County, TN	B-	C	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Dickson County is similar versus other counties of the same size for vandalism. 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	Vandalism Crime Grade
Pike County, KY	B	B+	B+	C+
Harrisonburg City, VA	B	A-	A-	B+
Hawkins County, TN	C-	D+	D+	C-
Haywood County, NC	B-	B-	B-	C+
Henderson County, KY	B	A-	A-	B
Henry County, IL	A-	B	B	B-
Henry County, IN	A	A-	A-	A+
Henry County, VA	B-	B-	B-	C
Herkimer County, NY	A	B+	B+	A+
Hood County, TX	C+	B-	B-	B

Considering only the vandalism rate, Dickson County 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 Dickson County, TN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 48% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dickson County schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 5 hours 34 minutes in Dickson County. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Dickson County, TN

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.