Putnam County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,442 violent crimes and 5,774 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.2 per 100k residents, which is -27.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 135.7 per 100k, -17.1% below 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 BAnnual Rate77.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,442 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents512 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,774 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents633 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,484 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.2 | B | 3442 | 106.2 | -27.3% |
| Property Crime | 135.7 | B | 5774 | 163.6 | -17.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 11 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -80.6% |
| Robbery | 9.8 | F | 50 | 5.8 | +69.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.1 | A | 512 | 22.3 | -81.6% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 633 | 24.0 | -77.2% |
| Larceny | 116.4 | C | 4484 | 116.4 | +0.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.1 | A | 646 | 22.2 | -40.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cookeville Police Department
Cookeville, TN
Algood Police Department
Algood, TN
Monterey Police Department
Monterey, TN
Baxter Police Department
Baxter, TN