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Sparta, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Sparta Police Department serves the city of Sparta, TN in White County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 270 violent crimes and 714 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.8 per 100k residents, which is 41.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 206.1 per 100k, 26.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate41.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate206.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents714 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate185.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime61.8A270106.2-41.8%
Property Crime206.1D714163.6+26.0%
Aggravated Assault41.2F3022.3+85.2%
Burglary20.6B10024.0-14.2%
Larceny185.5D540116.4+59.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Cookeville 15 miles
C 109.5
C 180.7
Violent: 77.1% higher
Property: 12.3% lower
Algood 15 miles
C 126.1
D 201.7
Violent: 103.9% higher
Property: 2.1% lower
Monterey 15 miles
B 73.2
B 109.8
Violent: 18.4% higher
Property: 46.7% lower
Baxter 15 miles
N/A 0.0
A 50.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 75.5% lower
Spencer 16 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A