Morgan County, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Morgan County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 655 violent crimes and 1,068 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 235.2 per 100k, 43.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate68.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate235.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,068 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate177.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents633 (2019-2023)

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 Crime68.0A655106.2-36.0%
Property Crime235.2D1068163.6+43.8%
Homicide0.0A70.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A113.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault9.8A21822.3-56.0%
Burglary58.2F22924.0+142.2%
Larceny177.0D633116.4+52.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A20122.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

Wartburg Police Department

Wartburg, TN