Is Murfreesboro, TN Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported 352.28 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.53 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 122.72 per 100,000 above that reference, with 555 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported 25.39 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.53 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 22.85 per 100,000 below that reference, with 40 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported 137.74 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.71 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 55.26 per 100,000 below that reference, with 217 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported 1,410.37 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.27 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 303.40 per 100,000 above that reference, with 2,222 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Murfreesboro, Tennessee reported 142.81 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.76 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 45.34 per 100,000 below that reference, with 225 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Murfreesboro, TN has an adjusted safety score of 37.46 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Tennessee. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Tennessee workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 40 | 25.39 | 48.24 | 0.53× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 555 | 352.28 | 229.56 |
1.53× national |
| Burglary | 225 | 142.81 | 188.15 | 0.76× national |
| Larceny-theft | 2222 | 1410.37 | 1106.97 |
1.27× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 217 | 137.74 | 193.0 | 0.71× national |
Monthly trend: not shown for Murfreesboro
Monthly detail is not shown for Murfreesboro: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
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What drives Murfreesboro's safety score?
Murfreesboro ranks in the middle half of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Tennessee, ahead of approximately 50% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 157,547 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Property Security at 55.58, while Community Order is lowest at 23.5. The 32.08-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 352.28 per 100,000 (1.53× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 25.39 per 100,000 (0.53× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Murfreesboro, Tennessee recorded 2,222 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 68.2% of the 3,259 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 40 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee recorded 555 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 17.0% of the 3,259 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 40 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee recorded 225 burglary offenses in 2025, 6.9% of the 3,259 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 40 robbery reports (1.2%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee uses a reporting population of 157,547 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee has an adjusted score of 37.46 points out of 100 versus 66.2 in Franklin, Tennessee, a difference of 28.74 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Murfreesboro ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee has an adjusted score of 37.46 points out of 100 versus 38.94 in Clarksville, Tennessee, a difference of 1.48 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Murfreesboro ranks 3 of 6 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murfreesboro safe compared to other places in Tennessee?
Murfreesboro is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 37.46 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Tennessee.
What is the crime rate in Murfreesboro?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Murfreesboro's safety rating?
Murfreesboro's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 37.46 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 6 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Tennessee. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Murfreesboro?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Murfreesboro?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Why is there no monthly crime chart for Murfreesboro?
Monthly detail is not shown for Murfreesboro: monthly reporting for 2024-2025 is incomplete, so a monthly trend would mislead. The annual scores and tables above use reported annual figures.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.