Dyer County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dyer County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,865 violent crimes and 5,711 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 247.8 per 100k residents, which is 133.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 181.4 per 100k, 10.9% above 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 FAnnual Rate247.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,865 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,034 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,711 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,007 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents477 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 247.8 | F | 4865 | 106.2 | +133.3% |
| Property Crime | 181.4 | C | 5711 | 163.6 | +10.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -43.4% |
| Robbery | 16.6 | F | 97 | 5.8 | +184.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.1 | D | 1034 | 22.3 | +21.8% |
| Burglary | 35.5 | D | 1203 | 24.0 | +47.7% |
| Larceny | 135.6 | C | 4007 | 116.4 | +16.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.3 | A | 477 | 22.2 | -53.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dyer County Sheriff's Office
Dyersburg Police Department
Dyersburg, TN
Newbern Police Department
Newbern, TN