Sullivan County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sullivan County in TN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,289 violent crimes and 8,236 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.4 per 100k residents, which is 6.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 185.7 per 100k, 13.5% 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 CAnnual Rate99.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,289 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents266 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,858 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate185.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,236 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,490 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,529 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,123 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 99.4 | C | 9289 | 106.2 | -6.4% |
| Property Crime | 185.7 | C | 8236 | 163.6 | +13.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 22 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 266 | 3.5 | -30.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 70 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.5 | B | 1858 | 22.3 | -21.3% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 1490 | 24.0 | -56.6% |
| Larceny | 167.9 | D | 5529 | 116.4 | +44.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 1123 | 22.2 | -68.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
Bristol Police Department
Bristol, TN
Bluff City Police Department
Bluff City, TN