Dickson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dickson County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,511 violent crimes and 2,767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 101.8 per 100k residents, which is -4.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.3 per 100k, -36.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate101.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,511 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents580 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,767 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,259 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 101.8 | C | 2511 | 106.2 | -4.2% |
| Property Crime | 103.3 | A | 2767 | 163.6 | -36.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 73 | 3.5 | -42.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 580 | 22.3 | -45.5% |
| Burglary | 18.4 | B | 254 | 24.0 | -23.5% |
| Larceny | 82.9 | B | 2259 | 116.4 | -28.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 250 | 22.2 | -90.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dickson Police Department
Dickson, TN
Burns Police Department
Burns, TN
White Bluff Police Department
White Bluff, TN