Cookeville, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cookeville Police Department serves the city of Cookeville, TN in Putnam County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,006 violent crimes and 4,850 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.5 per 100k residents, which is 3.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 180.7 per 100k, 10.4% 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 2 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 CAnnual Rate109.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,006 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents420 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate180.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,850 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents537 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,761 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.5 | C | 3006 | 106.2 | +3.1% |
| Property Crime | 180.7 | C | 4850 | 163.6 | +10.4% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 83 | 3.5 | -22.5% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.4 | B | 420 | 22.3 | -26.2% |
| Burglary | 21.9 | C | 537 | 24.0 | -8.9% |
| Larceny | 128.7 | C | 3761 | 116.4 | +10.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.4 | D | 541 | 22.2 | +23.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algood | 0 miles | C 126.1 | D 201.7 | Violent: 15.1% higher Property: 11.6% higher |
| Monterey | 0 miles | B 73.2 | B 109.8 | Violent: 33.1% lower Property: 39.2% lower |
| Baxter | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 50.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.0% lower |
| Sparta | 15 miles | A 61.8 | D 206.1 | Violent: 43.5% lower Property: 14.1% higher |
| Gainesboro | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |