Adams, TN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

39%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Adams crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Adams crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Adams crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Adams crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Adams_{/100k people}	Tennessee_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,368 (estimate)	2,990	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	9.9	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	37.6	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	71.5	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	509.3	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	707 (estimate)	628	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	296.7	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,613.7	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	451.4	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,661 (estimate)	2,362	1,917

Adams crime map

The Adams crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Adams as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Adams crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Adams crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Adams crime rates are 48% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Adams are 94% higher than the national average
In Adams you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Adams is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Adams has decreased by 10%

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Daily Crime In Adams (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Adams

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Adams is 1 in 142

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Adams is 1 in 38

The chance of being a victim of crime in Adams is 1 in 30

Year Over Year Crime In Adams (per 100,000 people)

Adams police department

Item	Adams	Tennessee	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	11,551	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	3.6	3.3

Sex offenders in Tennessee

State	Total offenders	Tennessee_/100K	National_/100K
Tennessee	24,578	412	266

There are a total of 24,578 sex offenders in Tennessee. This yields a total of 412 sex offenders in Tennessee per 100,000 residents which is 55% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Adairville, KY	872	116	348	464
Pleasant View, TN	4,660	127	436	564
Trenton, KY	402	0	610	610
Coopertown, TN	4,528	191	717	907
Guthrie, KY	1,301	374	823	1,198
Allensville, KY	160	196	1,359	1,555
Springfield, TN	17,147	468	1,240	1,708
Adams, TN	602	707	2,661	3,368

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sheppton, PA	602	352	2,087	2,438
De Valls Bluff, AR	602	201	1,207	1,408
Lake Colorado City, TX	602	500	2,757	3,258
Baker, CA	602	820	3,755	4,576
Mount Calvary, WI	602	292	1,229	1,521
Adams, TN	602	707	2,661	3,368

Source: The Adams, TN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.