Putnam County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Putnam County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,027 violent crimes and 7,634 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.2 per 100k residents, which is 30.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.9 per 100k, 27.9% 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 Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,027 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents849 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,634 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,081 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,648 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.2 | B | 5027 | 106.2 | -30.1% |
| Property Crime | 117.9 | B | 7634 | 163.6 | -27.9% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | C | 18 | 0.5 | -2.4% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 139 | 3.5 | -69.8% |
| Robbery | 7.9 | D | 57 | 5.8 | +35.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.4 | A | 849 | 22.3 | -71.2% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 1081 | 24.0 | -77.4% |
| Larceny | 99.9 | B | 5648 | 116.4 | -14.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.1 | A | 884 | 22.2 | -45.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Cookeville Police Department
Cookeville, TN
Algood Police Department
Algood, TN
Monterey Police Department
Monterey, TN
Baxter Police Department
Baxter, TN