Dayton, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, TN in Rhea County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 442 violent crimes and 952 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 80.1 per 100k residents, which is 24.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 133.5 per 100k, 18.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, 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 BAnnual Rate80.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents952 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents628 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 80.1 | B | 442 | 106.2 | -24.6% |
| Property Crime | 133.5 | B | 952 | 163.6 | -18.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 81 | 22.3 | -40.0% |
| Larceny | 133.5 | C | 628 | 116.4 | +14.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Graysville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Decatur | 10 miles | A 62.8 | F 691.0 | Violent: 21.6% lower Property: 417.7% higher |
| Pikeville | 14 miles | F 219.8 | A 55.0 | Violent: 174.5% higher Property: 58.8% lower |
| Athens | 22 miles | F 179.2 | F 337.7 | Violent: 123.8% higher Property: 153.0% higher |