A+
67%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
13%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
77%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWatertown/100k peopleTennessee/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime12n/a (estimate)7712,9242,324
Murder0n/a0.08.66.3
Rape0n/a0.038.240.0
Robbery0n/a0.067.166.1
Assault5n/a321.3507.6268.2
Violent crime5n/a (estimate)321622370
Burglary2n/a128.5319.1269.8
Theft5n/a321.31,620.91,401.9
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0362.3282.7
Property crime7n/a (estimate)4502,3021,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Watertown crime rates are 67% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Watertown are 13% lower than the national average
    • In Watertown you have a 1 in 130 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Watertown is safer than 99% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Watertown has n/a

    Watertown crime map



    The Watertown crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Watertown 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 Watertown crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Watertown 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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        Daily Crime In Watertown (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Watertown

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Watertown is 1 in 312
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Watertown is 1 in 223
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Watertown is 1 in 130

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

        Watertown police department

        Item Watertown Tennessee National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)411,551558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.63.63.3
        There are a total of 4 Watertown police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 26.6% less than the Tennessee average and 19.3% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Tennessee

        State Total offenders Tennessee /100K National /100K
        Tennessee24,578412266
        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
        Gordonsville, TN1,5482258311,055
        South Carthage, TN1,5752669861,252
        Alexandria, TN9922679891,256
        Lebanon, TN34,7594521,6442,096
        Walterhill, TN1585612,0772,639
        Auburntown, TN3357592,8093,568
        Dowelltown, TN3527892,9203,709
        Watertown, TN1,698321450771

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        Wacousta, MI1,698101336436
        Barry, IL1,6981468551,001
        Aberdeen, IN1,69843217260
        Chapin, SC1,6983731,7062,079
        Henryville, IN1,698111558669
        Watertown, TN1,698321450771
        Source: The Watertown, TN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.