Dekalb County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 317 violent crimes and 559 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.0 per 100k residents, which is +45.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 132.6 per 100k, -19.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate155.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents317 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents559 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.0 | D | 317 | 106.2 | +45.9% |
| Property Crime | 132.6 | B | 559 | 163.6 | -19.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 107 | 22.3 | -58.8% |
| Burglary | 9.2 | A | 91 | 24.0 | -61.8% |
| Larceny | 73.5 | A | 417 | 116.4 | -36.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 50.0 | F | 42 | 22.2 | +125.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, TN
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, TN