Cookeville, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cookeville Police Department serves the city of Cookeville, TN in Putnam County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,006 violent crimes and 4,850 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.5 per 100k residents, which is 3.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 180.7 per 100k, 10.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,006 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,850 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,761 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.5 | C | 3006 | 106.2 | +3.1% |
| Property Crime | 180.7 | C | 4850 | 163.6 | +10.4% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 83 | 3.5 | -22.5% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 420 | 22.3 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 21.9 | C | 537 | 24.0 | -8.9% |
| Larceny | 128.7 | C | 3761 | 116.4 | +10.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.4 | D | 541 | 22.2 | +23.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algood | 0 miles | C 126.1 | D 201.7 | Violent: 15.1% higher Property: 11.6% higher |
| Monterey | 0 miles | B 73.2 | B 109.8 | Violent: 33.1% lower Property: 39.2% lower |
| Baxter | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 50.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.0% lower |
| Sparta | 15 miles | A 61.8 | D 206.1 | Violent: 43.5% lower Property: 14.1% higher |
| Gainesboro | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |