Jefferson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,274 violent crimes and 3,422 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.0 per 100k residents, which is 71.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 104.7 per 100k, 36.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate30.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,274 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents525 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,422 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents692 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate89.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,286 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.0 | A | 2274 | 106.2 | -71.8% |
| Property Crime | 104.7 | A | 3422 | 163.6 | -36.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 91 | 3.5 | -86.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.8 | B | 525 | 22.3 | -29.1% |
| Burglary | 5.7 | A | 692 | 24.0 | -76.4% |
| Larceny | 89.9 | B | 2286 | 116.4 | -22.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.2 | A | 416 | 22.2 | -58.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson City Police Department
Jefferson City, TN
White Pine Police Department
White Pine, TN
Dandridge Police Department
Dandridge, TN
New Market Police Department
New Market, TN