Lauderdale County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lauderdale County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,649 violent crimes and 1,457 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 230.6 per 100k residents, which is +117.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 78.8 per 100k, -51.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FAnnual Rate230.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,649 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents698 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,457 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents974 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 230.6 | F | 1649 | 106.2 | +117.1% |
| Property Crime | 78.8 | A | 1457 | 163.6 | -51.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 22 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.7 | F | 698 | 22.3 | +150.4% |
| Burglary | 17.5 | B | 342 | 24.0 | -27.1% |
| Larceny | 52.5 | A | 974 | 116.4 | -54.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.8 | A | 128 | 22.2 | -60.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ripley Police Department
Ripley, TN
Halls Police Department
Halls, TN
Gates Police Department
Gates, TN