Montgomery County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,682 violent crimes and 20,738 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 121.6 per 100k residents, which is 14.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.9 per 100k, 37.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate121.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,682 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,999 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,738 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,789 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,421 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,460 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 121.6 | C | 20682 | 106.2 | +14.5% |
| Property Crime | 101.9 | A | 20738 | 163.6 | -37.7% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 69 | 0.5 | -48.4% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 612 | 3.5 | -37.9% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 405 | 5.8 | -66.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.9 | C | 3999 | 22.3 | -6.3% |
| Burglary | 17.0 | B | 2789 | 24.0 | -29.2% |
| Larceny | 73.6 | A | 15421 | 116.4 | -36.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.3 | A | 2460 | 22.2 | -49.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Clarksville Police Department
Clarksville, TN