Sullivan County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sullivan County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,284 violent crimes and 3,846 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.3 per 100k residents, which is -20.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 243.3 per 100k, +48.7% above 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 Rate84.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,284 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents615 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate243.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,846 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate232.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,893 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 84.3 | B | 3284 | 106.2 | -20.6% |
| Property Crime | 243.3 | D | 3846 | 163.6 | +48.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 85 | 3.5 | -49.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.9 | A | 615 | 22.3 | -59.8% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 545 | 24.0 | -77.7% |
| Larceny | 232.6 | F | 2893 | 116.4 | +99.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 392 | 22.2 | -75.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bristol Police Department
Bristol, TN
Bluff City Police Department
Bluff City, TN