White County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
White County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 946 violent crimes and 1,600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.1 per 100k, 25.3% 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 AAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents946 (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/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents232 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,600 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,087 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents240 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.0 | A | 946 | 106.2 | -52.9% |
| Property Crime | 122.1 | B | 1600 | 163.6 | -25.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.0 | D | 232 | 22.3 | +21.2% |
| Burglary | 12.4 | A | 244 | 24.0 | -48.3% |
| Larceny | 105.5 | C | 1087 | 116.4 | -9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.1 | A | 240 | 22.2 | -90.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
White County Sheriff's Office
Sparta Police Department
Sparta, TN