Lincoln County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,098 violent crimes and 2,286 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 195.6 per 100k residents, which is 84.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.1 per 100k, 46.2% 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 Rate195.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,098 (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 CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,286 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,537 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents231 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 195.6 | F | 3098 | 106.2 | +84.1% |
| Property Crime | 88.1 | A | 2286 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 42 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 24 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.6 | C | 514 | 22.3 | +10.5% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 504 | 24.0 | -71.1% |
| Larceny | 79.4 | B | 1537 | 116.4 | -31.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 231 | 22.2 | -92.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville, TN