Roane County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Roane County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,398 violent crimes and 3,399 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.6 per 100k residents, which is 15.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.3 per 100k, 41.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,398 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,399 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,330 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.6 | B | 2398 | 106.2 | -15.6% |
| Property Crime | 96.3 | A | 3399 | 163.6 | -41.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 86 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.2 | D | 528 | 22.3 | +49.3% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 627 | 24.0 | -53.7% |
| Larceny | 80.4 | B | 2330 | 116.4 | -30.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 425 | 22.2 | -81.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Roane County Sheriff's Office
Harriman Police Department
Harriman, TN
Kingston Police Department
Kingston, TN
Rockwood Police Department
Rockwood, TN