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Crime rate in Townsend, Tennessee (TN): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Townsend, TN compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Townsend, TN

The 2022 crime rate in Townsend, TN is 64 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 3.9 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 35.7% U.S. cities. The 2022 Townsend crime rate fell by 76% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Townsend has seen decreasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Townsend, TN is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Townsend:

63.5
Maryville:

106.1
Pigeon Forge:

456.9
Gatlinburg:

366.6
Alcoa:

241.2
Sevierville:

363.7
Pittman Center:

38.5
Knoxville:

443.1
Bryson City:

240.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Townsend by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(223.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(222.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(727.3)
3
(669.6)
1
(221.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(444.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(221.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
7
(1,570)
0
(0.0)
4
(856.5)
5
(1,035)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
6
(2,182)
4
(892.9)
4
(885.0)
4
(879.1)
7
(1,556)
5
(1,104)
4
(885.0)
1
(220.8)
5
(1,124)
3
(672.6)
1
(224.2)
4
(856.5)
1
(207.0)
2
(334.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(363.6)
6
(1,339)
11
(2,434)
15
(3,297)
9
(2,000)
5
(1,104)
12
(2,655)
7
(1,545)
22
(4,944)
17
(3,812)
11
(2,466)
11
(2,355)
5
(1,035)
6
(1,003)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(363.6)
2
(446.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(219.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(441.5)
1
(224.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(214.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index341.8464.3203.5211.0344.4121.4212.4112.6294.4513.5114.3342.6262.963.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Townsend, Tennessee as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Townsend is 132 to 1.


When are crimes committed in Townsend, TN?

Violent crime rate in 2022
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Townsend:

517.6
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Townsend:

428.3
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Townsend:

784.8
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Townsend:

110.6
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Townsend:

333.3
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Townsend:

110.6
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Townsend:

558.0
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Townsend:

363.6
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Townsend:

190.1
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Townsend:

225.0
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Townsend:

0.0
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Townsend:

114.7
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Townsend:

117.1
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Townsend:

93.2
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Townsend:

321.2
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Townsend:

168.2
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Townsend:

325.1
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Townsend:

505.6
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Townsend:

187.6
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Townsend:

309.7
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Townsend:

275.9
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Townsend:

411.1
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Townsend:

373.6
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Townsend:

298.7
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Townsend:

312.5
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Townsend:

509.1
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Townsend:

323.2
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Townsend:

686.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Townsend:

293.7
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Townsend:

217.9
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

10.35
Tennessee average:

2.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.57
Tennessee average:

2.58

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.97
Tennessee average:

2.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.97
Tennessee average:

2.57

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.99
Tennessee average:

2.53

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

6.62
Tennessee average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.85
Tennessee average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.83
Tennessee average:

2.56

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.89
Tennessee average:

2.56

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.79
Tennessee average:

2.54

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.85
Tennessee average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.93
Tennessee average:

2.53

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

14.55
Tennessee average:

2.52

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

15.21
Tennessee average:

2.50

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

15.27
Tennessee average:

2.50

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

11.49
Tennessee average:

2.48

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

11.67
Tennessee average:

2.54

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

12.00
Tennessee average:

2.64

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

12.05
Tennessee average:

2.64

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Townsend, TN
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers

Zip codes: 37882.