Lawrence County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in TN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,268 violent crimes and 2,733 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.5 per 100k residents, which is 35.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.6 per 100k, 69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate68.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,268 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,733 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents689 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,728 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents300 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.5 | A | 2268 | 106.2 | -35.5% |
| Property Crime | 50.6 | A | 2733 | 163.6 | -69.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 57 | 3.5 | -81.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 446 | 22.3 | -64.0% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 689 | 24.0 | -78.0% |
| Larceny | 41.9 | A | 1728 | 116.4 | -64.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 300 | 22.2 | -84.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Lawrenceburg, TN
Loretto Police Department
Loretto, TN
St. Joseph Police Department
St. Joseph, TN
Ethridge Police Department
Ethridge, TN