Elizabethton, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elizabethton Police Department serves the city of Elizabethton, TN in Carter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,277 violent crimes and 2,184 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.1 per 100k residents, which is 19.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 141.8 per 100k, 13.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.1 | B | 1277 | 106.2 | -19.9% |
| Property Crime | 141.8 | B | 2184 | 163.6 | -13.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 271 | 22.3 | -36.3% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 308 | 24.0 | -70.5% |
| Larceny | 127.6 | C | 1645 | 116.4 | +9.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 12 miles | C 114.4 | C 160.9 | Violent: 34.5% higher Property: 13.5% higher |
| Bluff City | 12 miles | A 54.3 | F 325.7 | Violent: 36.2% lower Property: 129.8% higher |
| Jonesborough | 15 miles | A 63.4 | A 47.6 | Violent: 25.5% lower Property: 66.5% lower |
| Erwin | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 17.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.0% lower |
| Mountain City | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 41.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.8% lower |