Fayette County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in TN is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,437 violent crimes and 1,506 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.9 per 100k residents, which is 16.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.4 per 100k, 40.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate88.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,437 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents507 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,506 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,005 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.9 | B | 1437 | 106.2 | -16.3% |
| Property Crime | 97.4 | A | 1506 | 163.6 | -40.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.0 | F | 507 | 22.3 | +70.7% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 297 | 24.0 | -74.5% |
| Larceny | 81.4 | B | 1005 | 116.4 | -30.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 200 | 22.2 | -55.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Somerville Police Department
Somerville, TN
Gallaway Police Department
Gallaway, TN
Rossville Police Department
Rossville, TN
Moscow Police Department
Moscow, TN
Oakland Police Department
Oakland, TN
Drug Task Force: 25th Judicial District
Piperton Police Department
Piperton, TN