Wayne County, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 486 violent crimes and 531 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.4 per 100k residents, which is 61.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 11.7 per 100k, 92.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 A
Annual Rate41.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents486 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents531 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime41.4A486106.2-61.0%
Property Crime11.7A531163.6-92.8%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A93.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault28.4D13522.3+27.6%
Burglary0.0A11224.0-100.0%
Larceny11.7A304116.4-89.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A10922.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Waynesboro Police Department

Waynesboro, TN

Clifton Police Department

Clifton, TN

Collinwood Police Department

Collinwood, TN