Wilson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wilson County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,485 violent crimes and 8,857 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 59.7 per 100k residents, which is 43.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.9 per 100k, 36.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate59.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,485 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,324 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,857 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,751 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents827 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 59.7 | A | 7485 | 106.2 | -43.8% |
| Property Crime | 103.9 | A | 8857 | 163.6 | -36.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 17 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -69.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 111 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 1324 | 22.3 | -42.9% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 1260 | 24.0 | -78.0% |
| Larceny | 90.7 | B | 6751 | 116.4 | -22.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 827 | 22.2 | -66.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Lebanon Police Department
Lebanon, TN
Watertown Police Department
Watertown, TN
Mount Juliet Police Department
Mount Juliet, TN