Meigs County, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Meigs County in TN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 184 violent crimes and 222 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 62.8 per 100k residents, which is -40.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 691.0 per 100k, +322.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate62.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate691.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate565.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime62.8A184106.2-40.9%
Property Crime691.0F222163.6+322.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A53.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4222.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A2124.0-100.0%
Larceny565.3F168116.4+385.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft125.6F3322.2+466.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Decatur Police Department

Decatur, TN