Lawrence County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lawrence County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,287 violent crimes and 1,641 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.9 per 100k residents, which is -32.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.2 per 100k, -63.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate71.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,287 (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 AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate59.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,641 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,184 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.9 | B | 1287 | 106.2 | -32.3% |
| Property Crime | 59.2 | A | 1641 | 163.6 | -63.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 237 | 22.3 | -62.3% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 309 | 24.0 | -82.5% |
| Larceny | 50.8 | A | 1184 | 116.4 | -56.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 141 | 22.2 | -81.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lawrenceburg Police Department
Lawrenceburg, TN
Loretto Police Department
Loretto, TN
St. Joseph Police Department
St. Joseph, TN
Ethridge Police Department
Ethridge, TN