Bolivar, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bolivar Police Department serves the city of Bolivar, TN in Hardeman County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,030 violent crimes and 664 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 230.9 per 100k residents, which is 117.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 134.7 per 100k, 17.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 230.9 | F | 1030 | 106.2 | +117.4% |
| Property Crime | 134.7 | B | 664 | 163.6 | -17.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.5 | F | 443 | 22.3 | +72.9% |
| Burglary | 57.7 | F | 180 | 24.0 | +140.2% |
| Larceny | 77.0 | B | 428 | 116.4 | -33.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 3 miles | A 43.9 | A 43.9 | Violent: 81.0% lower Property: 67.4% lower |
| Middleton | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Toone | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Somerville | 20 miles | D 147.1 | F 323.6 | Violent: 36.3% lower Property: 140.3% higher |
| Selmer | 23 miles | F 224.5 | F 291.9 | Violent: 2.7% lower Property: 116.7% higher |