Carthage, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carthage Police Department serves the city of Carthage, TN in Smith County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 301 property crimes. Property crime averages 173.2 per 100k, 5.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 173.2 | C | 301 | 163.6 | +5.8% |
| Larceny | 173.2 | D | 273 | 116.4 | +48.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carthage | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 189.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 9.6% higher |
| Gordonsville | 6 miles | D 143.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Watertown | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 186.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 7.9% higher |
| Gainesboro | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lafayette | 19 miles | C 103.8 | D 242.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.9% higher |