Henderson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,618 violent crimes and 2,159 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 175.6 per 100k residents, which is 65.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 159.1 per 100k, 2.8% 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 FAnnual Rate175.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,618 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents487 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,159 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents503 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 175.6 | F | 2618 | 106.2 | +65.4% |
| Property Crime | 159.1 | C | 2159 | 163.6 | -2.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 87 | 3.5 | +44.9% |
| Robbery | 18.9 | F | 17 | 5.8 | +224.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 487 | 22.3 | -77.0% |
| Burglary | 40.5 | F | 503 | 24.0 | +68.7% |
| Larceny | 118.6 | C | 1404 | 116.4 | +1.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 241 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, TN