Dekalb County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 664 violent crimes and 1,043 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.4 per 100k residents, which is 7.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 97.3 per 100k, 40.5% 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 CAnnual Rate114.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents664 (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 Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,043 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.4 | C | 664 | 106.2 | +7.7% |
| Property Crime | 97.3 | A | 1043 | 163.6 | -40.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 200 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 10.6 | A | 231 | 24.0 | -56.0% |
| Larceny | 51.2 | A | 665 | 116.4 | -56.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.5 | F | 128 | 22.2 | +60.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Smithville Police Department
Smithville, TN
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria, TN