Polk County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Polk County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 748 violent crimes and 1,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.0 per 100k, 5.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 DAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents748 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents280 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate140.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents944 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.0 | D | 748 | 106.2 | +31.8% |
| Property Crime | 173.0 | C | 1504 | 163.6 | +5.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.0 | A | 173 | 22.3 | -46.0% |
| Burglary | 24.0 | C | 280 | 24.0 | +0.1% |
| Larceny | 140.0 | D | 944 | 116.4 | +20.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 270 | 22.2 | -59.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Benton Police Department
Benton, TN