Cheatham County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cheatham County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,534 violent crimes and 2,410 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 98.8 per 100k residents, which is 7.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.7 per 100k, 44.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,534 (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 AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,410 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate59.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,779 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 98.8 | C | 2534 | 106.2 | -7.0% |
| Property Crime | 90.7 | A | 2410 | 163.6 | -44.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.4 | A | 547 | 22.3 | -44.4% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 316 | 24.0 | -63.4% |
| Larceny | 59.8 | A | 1779 | 116.4 | -48.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.1 | C | 303 | 22.2 | -0.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cheatham County Sheriff's Office
Ashland City Police Department
Ashland City, TN
Kingston Springs Police Department
Kingston Springs, TN
Pleasant View Police Department
Pleasant View, TN