Jefferson County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 904 violent crimes and 1,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.9 per 100k residents, which is -73.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.1 per 100k, -28.4% 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 AAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents904 (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 BAnnual Rate17.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate101.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,165 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.9 | A | 904 | 106.2 | -73.7% |
| Property Crime | 117.1 | B | 1504 | 163.6 | -28.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.9 | B | 174 | 22.3 | -19.4% |
| Burglary | 5.9 | A | 210 | 24.0 | -75.4% |
| Larceny | 101.6 | B | 1165 | 116.4 | -12.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 120 | 22.2 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson City Police Department
Jefferson City, TN
White Pine Police Department
White Pine, TN
Dandridge Police Department
Dandridge, TN
New Market Police Department
New Market, TN