Crime Explorer LogoCrime Explorer

Carter County, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Carter County in TN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,277 violent crimes and 2,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.1 per 100k residents, which is -19.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.8 per 100k, -13.3% 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 B
Annual Rate85.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,277 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate141.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,184 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents308 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate127.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,645 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime85.1B1277106.2-19.9%
Property Crime141.8B2184163.6-13.3%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A103.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault14.2A27122.3-36.3%
Burglary7.1A30824.0-70.5%
Larceny127.6C1645116.4+9.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A22322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Elizabethton Police Department

Elizabethton, TN