Smithville, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Smithville Police Department serves the city of Smithville, TN in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 282 violent crimes and 535 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 110.2 per 100k residents, which is 3.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 165.3 per 100k, 1.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 110.2 | C | 282 | 106.2 | +3.7% |
| Property Crime | 165.3 | C | 535 | 163.6 | +1.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.4 | B | 93 | 22.3 | -17.5% |
| Burglary | 18.4 | B | 84 | 24.0 | -23.6% |
| Larceny | 146.9 | D | 407 | 116.4 | +26.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 2 miles | F 199.8 | A 99.9 | Violent: 81.4% higher Property: 39.5% lower |
| Gordonsville | 16 miles | D 143.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 30.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Woodbury | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 35.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.7% lower |
| Mcminnville | 20 miles | F 203.2 | C 195.9 | Violent: 84.4% higher Property: 18.6% higher |
| Sparta | 20 miles | A 61.8 | D 206.1 | Violent: 43.9% lower Property: 24.7% higher |