Benton County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Benton County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 453 violent crimes and 844 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.2 per 100k residents, which is 89.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.8 per 100k, 65.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAnnual Rate11.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents488 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.2 | A | 453 | 106.2 | -89.5% |
| Property Crime | 56.8 | A | 844 | 163.6 | -65.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 37 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 137 | 22.3 | -74.9% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 235 | 24.0 | -50.4% |
| Larceny | 42.1 | A | 488 | 116.4 | -63.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.8 | A | 114 | 22.2 | -87.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Camden Police Department
Camden, TN
Big Sandy Police Department
Big Sandy, TN