Hamilton County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hamilton County in TN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 30,112 violent crimes and 56,796 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.2 per 100k residents, which is +16.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 163.2 per 100k, -0.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30,112 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents917 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,132 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents9,600 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate163.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents56,796 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,258 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents41,979 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate28.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,401 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.2 | C | 30112 | 106.2 | +16.9% |
| Property Crime | 163.2 | C | 56796 | 163.6 | -0.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 164 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.5 | F | 917 | 3.5 | +169.8% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 1132 | 5.8 | -52.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 9600 | 22.3 | -19.4% |
| Burglary | 19.8 | B | 6258 | 24.0 | -17.7% |
| Larceny | 114.8 | C | 41979 | 116.4 | -1.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.5 | D | 8401 | 22.2 | +28.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga, TN
East Ridge Police Department
East Ridge, TN
Lookout Mountain Police Department
Lookout Mountain, TN
Signal Mountain Police Department
Signal Mountain, TN
Soddy-Daisy Police Department
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Red Bank Police Department
Red Bank, TN