Germantown, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Germantown Police Department serves the city of Germantown, TN in Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,426 violent crimes and 2,788 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.4 per 100k residents, which is 23.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.3 per 100k, 24.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,426 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,788 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents153 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,391 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.4 | B | 1426 | 106.2 | -23.4% |
| Property Crime | 123.3 | B | 2788 | 163.6 | -24.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.3 | B | 195 | 22.3 | -22.5% |
| Burglary | 4.9 | A | 153 | 24.0 | -79.5% |
| Larceny | 98.6 | B | 2391 | 116.4 | -15.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 237 | 22.2 | -22.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | 8 miles | F 173.4 | F 433.6 | Violent: 113.2% higher Property: 251.8% higher |
| Collierville | 9 miles | A 42.6 | B 135.4 | Violent: 47.7% lower Property: 9.9% higher |
| Bartlett | 9 miles | A 40.8 | A 90.5 | Violent: 49.8% lower Property: 26.5% lower |
| Memphis | 14 miles | F 493.8 | F 654.0 | Violent: 506.9% higher Property: 430.5% higher |
| Gallaway | 23 miles | F 199.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 144.8% higher Property: N/A |