Is Lexington or Murfreesboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Murfreesboro is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 30/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,443 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 4% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Murfreesboro has a 63% lower rate.
Quiz: which of these is MORE DANGEROUS than Lexington, KY?
Lexington — 5-Year Trend
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Murfreesboro — 5-Year Trend
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Lexington, KY
Murfreesboro, TN
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lexington | Murfreesboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 2,443.4 | +93.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 421.2 | -159.2 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 3.0 | +2.0 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 51.9 | -0.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 29.5 | +50.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 335.7 | -209.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 2,022.2 | +252.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 163.4 | +101.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 1,658.8 | +69.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 200.0 | +81.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Murfreesboro safer?
Murfreesboro is safer with a total crime rate of 2,443 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Murfreesboro has 421.2. Lexington has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, once the state capital, is a rapidly growing city in Rutherford County. Situated in the heart of Middle Tennessee, it's home to over 150,000 residents and Middle Tennessee State University. With a safety score of 30/100 and a population coverage of 169,520, Murfreesboro has a total crime rate of 2,443.4 per 100,000 residents.