Monroe County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,714 violent crimes and 4,492 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.0 per 100k residents, which is 69.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 221.9 per 100k, 35.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate180.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,714 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate69.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents878 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate221.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,492 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,024 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate201.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,777 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents656 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 180.0 | F | 4714 | 106.2 | +69.4% |
| Property Crime | 221.9 | D | 4492 | 163.6 | +35.6% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 18 | 0.5 | +37.0% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -58.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 69.8 | F | 878 | 22.3 | +213.6% |
| Burglary | 11.3 | A | 1024 | 24.0 | -53.1% |
| Larceny | 201.6 | F | 2777 | 116.4 | +73.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 656 | 22.2 | -59.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Madisonville Police Department
Madisonville, TN
Tellico Plains Police Department
Tellico Plains, TN
Vonore Police Department
Vonore, TN