Lafayette, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lafayette Police Department serves the city of Lafayette, TN in Macon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 482 violent crimes and 675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.8 per 100k residents, which is 2.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 242.3 per 100k, 48.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 CAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents482 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate242.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents675 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate242.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents521 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.8 | C | 482 | 106.2 | -2.2% |
| Property Crime | 242.3 | D | 675 | 163.6 | +48.1% |
| Larceny | 242.3 | F | 521 | 116.4 | +108.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Boiling Springs | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 163.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.3% lower |
| Carthage | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 173.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.5% lower |
| South Carthage | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 189.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.7% lower |
| Gainesboro | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Gallatin | 24 miles | B 86.0 | A 64.0 | Violent: 17.1% lower Property: 73.6% lower |