Rutherford County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rutherford County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 34,021 violent crimes and 31,238 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.5 per 100k residents, which is 3.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 145.3 per 100k, 11.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34,021 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents888 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,967 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents31,238 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,220 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents24,767 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,164 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.5 | C | 34021 | 106.2 | +3.1% |
| Property Crime | 145.3 | B | 31238 | 163.6 | -11.2% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 69 | 0.5 | -5.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 888 | 3.5 | -21.5% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 627 | 5.8 | -51.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 4967 | 22.3 | -37.7% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 3220 | 24.0 | -53.6% |
| Larceny | 118.3 | C | 24767 | 116.4 | +1.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 3164 | 22.2 | -30.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Murfreesboro Police Department
Murfreesboro, TN
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, TN
La Vergne Police Department
La Vergne, TN
Eagleville Police Department
Eagleville, TN