Rhea County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rhea County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,628 violent crimes and 2,185 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.8 per 100k residents, which is 71.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.6 per 100k, 69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,628 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,185 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate46.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,455 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.8 | A | 1628 | 106.2 | -71.0% |
| Property Crime | 50.6 | A | 2185 | 163.6 | -69.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 38 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 384 | 22.3 | -56.0% |
| Burglary | 2.2 | A | 442 | 24.0 | -91.0% |
| Larceny | 46.3 | A | 1455 | 116.4 | -60.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 282 | 22.2 | -90.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rhea County Sheriff's Office
Dayton Police Department
Dayton, TN
Spring City Police Department
Spring City, TN
Graysville Police Department
Graysville, TN