Lake County, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Lake County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 410 violent crimes and 375 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.3 per 100k residents, which is 0.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.1 per 100k, 84.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 C
Annual Rate105.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents101 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime105.3C410106.2-0.8%
Property Crime25.1A375163.6-84.6%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A53.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A125.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.1A12422.3-54.6%
Burglary25.1C10124.0+4.6%
Larceny0.0A234116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Ridgely Police Department

Ridgely, TN

Tiptonville Police Department

Tiptonville, TN