Hamilton County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hamilton County in TN is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 34,758 violent crimes and 61,851 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 118.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 147.3 per 100k, 10.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate118.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,758 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,065 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,171 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents10,767 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate147.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents61,851 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,286 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents45,342 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,039 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 118.4 | C | 34758 | 106.2 | +11.5% |
| Property Crime | 147.3 | C | 61851 | 163.6 | -10.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 175 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.5 | F | 1065 | 3.5 | +141.0% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 1171 | 5.8 | -59.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.2 | B | 10767 | 22.3 | -18.0% |
| Burglary | 17.7 | B | 7286 | 24.0 | -26.1% |
| Larceny | 103.8 | B | 45342 | 116.4 | -10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.6 | C | 9039 | 22.2 | +15.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN
East Ridge Police Department
East Ridge, TN
Lookout Mountain Police Department
Lookout Mountain, TN
Signal Mountain Police Department
Signal Mountain, TN
Soddy-Daisy Police Department
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Red Bank Police Department
Red Bank, TN