Sumner County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sumner County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,715 violent crimes and 6,490 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.5 per 100k residents, which is 25.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.9 per 100k, 72.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,715 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,490 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents820 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents574 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.5 | B | 7715 | 106.2 | -25.2% |
| Property Crime | 45.9 | A | 6490 | 163.6 | -72.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 136 | 3.5 | -88.8% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 97 | 5.8 | -82.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 1428 | 22.3 | -55.4% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 820 | 24.0 | -72.8% |
| Larceny | 33.3 | A | 5061 | 116.4 | -71.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.0 | A | 574 | 22.2 | -72.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sumner County Sheriff's Office
Gallatin Police Department
Gallatin, TN
Hendersonville Police Department
Hendersonville, TN
Westmoreland Police Department
Westmoreland, TN