Meigs County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Meigs County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 738 violent crimes and 1,150 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.0 per 100k residents, which is 58.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 391.5 per 100k, 139.3% above 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 Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents738 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate391.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate316.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate71.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.0 | A | 738 | 106.2 | -58.6% |
| Property Crime | 391.5 | F | 1150 | 163.6 | +139.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.2 | C | 23 | 3.5 | +18.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 262 | 22.3 | -81.2% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 223 | 24.0 | -82.6% |
| Larceny | 316.2 | F | 670 | 116.4 | +171.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 71.2 | F | 229 | 22.2 | +221.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Meigs County Sheriff's Office
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, TN