Sumner County Crime & Safety

Sumner County has a total crime rate of 769.2 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (175.8 per 100K) and property crimes (593.4 per 100K).

Sumner County has a safety score of 67/100, rated "Average". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #11 out of 95 counties in Tennessee for safety (1 = safest).

Sumner’s safety profile is stronger than the state average of 97.2. Data from six reporting agencies shows the county manages a crime rate that is less than half the Tennessee average.

Violent crime in Sumner is remarkably low at 175.8 per 100,000. Property crime makes up the bulk of reports at 593.4, though this still tracks well below national property crime figures.

Crime data for Sumner County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Sumner County has a safety score of 67/100, which is above the Tennessee average of 36/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.