Smith County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Smith County in TN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,141 violent crimes and 997 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.5 per 100k residents, which is 44.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.6 per 100k, 36.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate58.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,141 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.5 | A | 1141 | 106.2 | -44.9% |
| Property Crime | 103.6 | A | 997 | 163.6 | -36.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.6 | A | 179 | 22.3 | -92.8% |
| Burglary | 1.6 | A | 209 | 24.0 | -93.3% |
| Larceny | 86.2 | B | 701 | 116.4 | -25.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.8 | B | 83 | 22.2 | -28.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Smith County Sheriff's Office
Carthage Police Department
Carthage, TN
South Carthage Police Department
South Carthage, TN
Gordonsville Police Department
Gordonsville, TN