Blount County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Blount County in TN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,680 violent crimes and 7,432 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 158.4 per 100k residents, which is 49.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 58.1 per 100k, 64.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate158.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,680 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents319 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,696 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,432 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,232 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents839 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 158.4 | D | 9680 | 106.2 | +49.1% |
| Property Crime | 58.1 | A | 7432 | 163.6 | -64.5% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 16 | 0.5 | +41.7% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 319 | 3.5 | -78.0% |
| Robbery | 6.2 | C | 63 | 5.8 | +5.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.5 | A | 1696 | 22.3 | -57.4% |
| Burglary | 9.0 | A | 1335 | 24.0 | -62.7% |
| Larceny | 44.5 | A | 5232 | 116.4 | -61.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 839 | 22.2 | -81.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Blount County Sheriff's Office
Alcoa Police Department
Alcoa, TN
Maryville Police Department
Maryville, TN
Townsend Police Department
Townsend, TN