Carter County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Carter County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,428 violent crimes and 3,915 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.5 per 100k residents, which is 23.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.1 per 100k, 8.3% 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 BAnnual Rate81.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,428 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate150.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,915 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents659 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,766 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.5 | B | 2428 | 106.2 | -23.3% |
| Property Crime | 150.1 | C | 3915 | 163.6 | -8.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 35 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -58.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.4 | C | 602 | 22.3 | +13.9% |
| Burglary | 16.9 | B | 659 | 24.0 | -29.5% |
| Larceny | 124.7 | C | 2766 | 116.4 | +7.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 472 | 22.2 | -78.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carter County Sheriff's Office
Elizabethton Police Department
Elizabethton, TN