Anderson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Anderson County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,418 violent crimes and 3,460 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.5 per 100k residents, which is 33.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 82.8 per 100k, 49.4% below 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 BAnnual Rate70.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,418 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate82.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,460 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,199 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.5 | B | 3418 | 106.2 | -33.6% |
| Property Crime | 82.8 | A | 3460 | 163.6 | -49.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.5 | C | 813 | 22.3 | +5.8% |
| Burglary | 7.4 | A | 713 | 24.0 | -69.2% |
| Larceny | 65.7 | A | 2199 | 116.4 | -43.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 480 | 22.2 | -56.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, TN
Norris Police Department
Norris, TN