Cocke County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cocke County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,031 violent crimes and 4,491 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.9 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 231.2 per 100k, 41.3% above 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 DAnnual Rate162.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,031 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate231.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,491 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate199.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,080 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents692 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 162.9 | D | 3031 | 106.2 | +53.4% |
| Property Crime | 231.2 | D | 4491 | 163.6 | +41.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 102 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.2 | D | 22 | 5.8 | +24.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 884 | 22.3 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 665 | 24.0 | -19.3% |
| Larceny | 199.7 | F | 3080 | 116.4 | +71.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 692 | 22.2 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cocke County Sheriff's Office
Newport Police Department
Newport, TN