La Vergne, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The La Vergne Police Department serves the city of La Vergne, TN in Rutherford County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,984 violent crimes and 3,146 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.7 per 100k residents, which is 2.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 288.1 per 100k, 76.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 C
Annual Rate108.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,984 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents642 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate288.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,146 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate245.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,329 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime108.7C2984106.2+2.3%
Property Crime288.1F3146163.6+76.1%
Homicide2.5F80.5+374.8%
Rape5.0D723.5+42.8%
Robbery7.6D845.8+30.3%
Aggravated Assault15.2B64222.3-31.9%
Burglary12.6A38024.0-47.4%
Larceny245.1F2329116.4+110.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.8D43022.2+25.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Smyrna 0 miles
D 160.1
D 213.4
Violent: 47.3% higher
Property: 25.9% lower
Eagleville 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Murfreesboro 1 miles
F 189.9
D 198.3
Violent: 74.8% higher
Property: 31.2% lower
Woodbury 19 miles
N/A 0.0
A 35.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 87.8% lower
Mount Juliet 22 miles
A 40.9
A 72.6
Violent: 62.4% lower
Property: 74.8% lower