Rutherford County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rutherford County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,489 violent crimes and 28,229 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 114.7 per 100k residents, which is +8.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 175.0 per 100k, +6.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 CAnnual Rate114.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,489 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents752 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,904 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,229 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,754 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate142.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents22,661 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,757 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 114.7 | C | 28489 | 106.2 | +8.0% |
| Property Crime | 175.0 | C | 28229 | 163.6 | +6.9% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 63 | 0.5 | +18.7% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 752 | 3.5 | -1.9% |
| Robbery | 3.5 | A | 584 | 5.8 | -39.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.8 | A | 3904 | 22.3 | -46.8% |
| Burglary | 13.2 | A | 2754 | 24.0 | -45.0% |
| Larceny | 142.3 | D | 22661 | 116.4 | +22.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 2757 | 22.2 | -15.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Murfreesboro Police Department
Murfreesboro, TN
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, TN
La Vergne Police Department
La Vergne, TN
Eagleville Police Department
Eagleville, TN