Union City, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Union City Police Department serves the city of Union City, TN in Obion County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,645 violent crimes and 2,246 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 266.0 per 100k residents, which is 150.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 155.9 per 100k, 4.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 FAnnual Rate266.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,645 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate73.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate155.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,246 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents330 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,725 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 266.0 | F | 1645 | 106.2 | +150.5% |
| Property Crime | 155.9 | C | 2246 | 163.6 | -4.7% |
| Rape | 18.4 | F | 52 | 3.5 | +418.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 73.4 | F | 347 | 22.3 | +229.7% |
| Burglary | 27.5 | C | 330 | 24.0 | +14.5% |
| Larceny | 128.4 | C | 1725 | 116.4 | +10.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fulton | 0 miles | B 91.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 65.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Troy | 0 miles | D 142.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 46.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Obion | 0 miles | F 207.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Hornbeak | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newbern | 18 miles | F 369.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.8% higher Property: N/A |