Blount County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Blount County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,950 violent crimes and 3,385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.8 per 100k residents, which is +63.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 64.3 per 100k, -60.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,950 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate64.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,385 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,755 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.8 | F | 2950 | 106.2 | +63.7% |
| Property Crime | 64.3 | A | 3385 | 163.6 | -60.7% |
| Homicide | 1.0 | F | 8 | 0.5 | +88.9% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 88 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 8.2 | D | 25 | 5.8 | +41.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 516 | 22.3 | -61.8% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 312 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Larceny | 53.1 | A | 2755 | 116.4 | -54.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.7 | A | 308 | 22.2 | -87.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alcoa Police Department
Alcoa, TN
Maryville Police Department
Maryville, TN
Townsend Police Department
Townsend, TN