Macon County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macon County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,362 violent crimes and 1,137 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.0 per 100k residents, which is 34.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.8 per 100k, 15.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 70.0 | B | 1362 | 106.2 | -34.1% |
| Property Crime | 138.8 | B | 1137 | 163.6 | -15.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 23 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 372 | 22.3 | -47.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 231 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 135.4 | C | 769 | 116.4 | +16.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 122 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Macon County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, TN
Red Boiling Springs Police Department
Red Boiling Springs, TN