Dickson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dickson County in TN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,351 violent crimes and 4,133 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.9 per 100k, 43.2% 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 CAnnual Rate104.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,351 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,085 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,133 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate71.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,010 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents499 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.2 | C | 4351 | 106.2 | -1.9% |
| Property Crime | 92.9 | A | 4133 | 163.6 | -43.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 158 | 3.5 | -15.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 28 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 1085 | 22.3 | -19.6% |
| Burglary | 18.2 | B | 605 | 24.0 | -24.3% |
| Larceny | 71.0 | A | 3010 | 116.4 | -39.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 499 | 22.2 | -83.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dickson County Sheriff's Office
Dickson Police Department
Dickson, TN
Burns Police Department
Burns, TN
White Bluff Police Department
White Bluff, TN