Lauderdale County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lauderdale County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,459 violent crimes and 2,297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 190.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 76.5 per 100k, 53.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate190.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,459 (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 Rate48.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents995 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,297 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents597 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,445 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 190.4 | F | 2459 | 106.2 | +79.2% |
| Property Crime | 76.5 | A | 2297 | 163.6 | -53.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 21 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 52 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 48.8 | F | 995 | 22.3 | +119.1% |
| Burglary | 14.9 | A | 597 | 24.0 | -38.1% |
| Larceny | 51.6 | A | 1445 | 116.4 | -55.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 230 | 22.2 | -54.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office
Ripley Police Department
Ripley, TN
Halls Police Department
Halls, TN
Gates Police Department
Gates, TN