Weakley County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Weakley County in TN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,540 violent crimes and 2,261 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.6 per 100k residents, which is 19.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 101.8 per 100k, 37.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate126.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,540 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,261 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents173 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.6 | C | 1540 | 106.2 | +19.2% |
| Property Crime | 101.8 | A | 2261 | 163.6 | -37.8% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 10 | 0.5 | +186.2% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -68.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 356 | 22.3 | -37.6% |
| Burglary | 4.2 | A | 520 | 24.0 | -82.6% |
| Larceny | 82.7 | B | 1566 | 116.4 | -29.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.9 | B | 173 | 22.2 | -32.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Weakley County Sheriff's Office
Dresden Police Department
Dresden, TN
Martin Police Department
Martin, TN
Gleason Police Department
Gleason, TN
Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield, TN
Sharon Police Department
Sharon, TN