Smith County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Smith County in TN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 311 violent crimes and 393 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.9 per 100k residents, which is -54.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.0 per 100k, -26.1% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.9 | A | 311 | 106.2 | -54.9% |
| Property Crime | 121.0 | B | 393 | 163.6 | -26.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 0 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 39 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 99.9 | B | 331 | 116.4 | -14.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.1 | C | 21 | 22.2 | -4.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carthage Police Department
Carthage, TN
South Carthage Police Department
South Carthage, TN
Gordonsville Police Department
Gordonsville, TN