Union County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 722 violent crimes and 1,142 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.6 per 100k residents, which is 59.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 55.5 per 100k, 66.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Larceny, 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 AAnnual Rate42.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents722 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate55.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,142 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.6 | A | 722 | 106.2 | -59.9% |
| Property Crime | 55.5 | A | 1142 | 163.6 | -66.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 13.0 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +266.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 178 | 22.3 | -81.3% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 293 | 24.0 | -82.7% |
| Larceny | 58.4 | A | 175 | 116.4 | -49.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 157 | 22.2 | -81.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Maynardville Police Department
Maynardville, TN
Plainview Police Department
Plainview, TN