Germantown, TN Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Germantown, TN Crime & Safety

Is Germantown, TN safe?

Germantown is one of the safest cities in Tennessee, earning an overall crime grade of A+ — the highest possible rating. Of the 118 neighborhoods analyzed across the city, a remarkable 97.5% received a Grade A, and the remaining 2.5% (just three neighborhoods) earned a Grade B. Not a single neighborhood in Germantown was rated C, D, or F. The city-wide safety rating is classified as Very Safe, placing Germantown well above national and regional benchmarks. Areas like Oak Run, Dogwood Grove, and River Edge consistently score at the A+ level, reflecting the community-wide commitment to public safety.

What is the crime rate in Germantown?

Germantown's crime rate is exceptionally low by any measure. Across all 118 analyzed neighborhoods, 100% are rated either Grade A or Grade B — meaning every single neighborhood in the city qualifies as safe. The vast majority, 115 out of 118 neighborhoods (97.5%), hold a Grade A rating, with only three neighborhoods at Grade B and none falling below that threshold. This distribution is extraordinary compared to most U.S. cities, where lower grades are far more common. The city's 2.4% poverty rate and 2.6% unemployment rate — both well below national averages — correlate strongly with these low crime levels.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Germantown?

Germantown's safest neighborhoods are spread across the city and span a range of community sizes and income levels, demonstrating that safety is a citywide norm rather than limited to a few enclaves. The top-rated neighborhoods, all earning Grade A+, include:

• Dogwoods — median household income of $270,310
• Dogwood Grove — median household income of $250,120
• Dogwood Forest — median household income of $206,903
• Williams Glen — median household income of $196,961
• River Edge — median household income of $194,443, with a population of 1,325
• Farmington South — a larger community of 1,056 residents with a median income of $97,136, proving that safety isn't exclusive to the city's wealthiest pockets
• Oak Run, Sleepy Hollow, Germantown Meadows, and Turpins Glen — all Grade A+

Even the areas listed as relatively higher-crime — Germantown Park (Grade A-) and Oakleigh (Grade A+) — still rank as safe neighborhoods by any standard definition.

Which areas in Germantown have higher crime?

It's important to put "higher crime" in Germantown into context: no neighborhood in the city grades below a B. The areas that show comparatively more activity on the crime map include Germantown Park (Grade A-), along with Farmington Meadows, English Meadows, and Farmington North — all of which still hold Grade A+ ratings. In most cities, an A- would be considered an excellent safety score. In Germantown, it simply means the neighborhood sits slightly below the city's own exceptionally high baseline. Residents in these areas still enjoy a very safe living environment relative to state and national comparisons.

Is Germantown a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Germantown ranks as an outstanding place to live. The city's median household income of $123,387 is roughly double the national median, and the median home value of $335,716 reflects a stable, desirable real estate market. With a poverty rate of just 2.4% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, economic stress — a key driver of crime in many communities — is minimal here. On the safety side, 100% of Germantown's 118 analyzed neighborhoods earn a Grade A or B, and the city holds an overall crime grade of A+. Neighborhoods like Dogwood Grove, River Edge, and Farmington South offer safe, community-oriented environments across a range of income levels, making Germantown broadly accessible and consistently secure for families, retirees, and professionals alike.

How does Germantown's safety compare to other cities?

Germantown's safety profile is exceptional even by the standards of affluent suburban communities. Having 97.5% of neighborhoods graded A and zero neighborhoods graded C, D, or F is a distribution that very few U.S. cities can match. The combination of a low poverty rate (2.4%), low unemployment (2.6%), high median income ($123,387), and a population density of just 757 residents per square mile creates conditions that are strongly associated with low crime. The city's A+ overall crime grade places it among the top tier of safe communities in Tennessee and the broader Mid-South region.