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Property Crime in Cookeville, Tennessee (2026)

2114.9 per 100K · 15% above national avg · Grade C+

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Cookeville has a property crime rate of 2114.9 per 100K, which is 15% above the national average of 1832.3. Grade: C+. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 47 per year.

In 2026, the property crime rate in Cookeville, Tennessee is 2114.9 per 100,000 residents, which is 15% above the national average of 1832.3. That puts Cookeville's property crime above the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Property Crime Rate: Cookeville vs State and National Averages

Cookeville
2114.9
Tennessee Avg
2009.1
National Avg
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Property Crime in Cookeville

1 in 47

Approximate chance of being affected by property crime in Cookeville in a given year, based on the rate of 2114.9 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Property Crime?

Property crime involves the taking of money or property without force or threat of force against a victim. It includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Other Crime Types in Cookeville

C+
Violent Crime456.2/100K · 25% above avg
C
Murder8.6/100K · 51% above avg
C+
Assault282.3/100K · 5% above avg
C
Robbery95.6/100K · 51% above avg
C
Burglary403.6/100K · 50% above avg
C+
Theft1703.8/100K · 22% above avg
C
Vehicle Theft460.2/100K · 45% above avg

Property Crime in Nearby Tennessee Cities

CityGradeRate
Germantown
B-
1851.5
Oak Ridge
B-
1738.9
La Vergne
C+
2212.4
Morristown
B-
1937.7
Maryville
B-
1903.1
Mount Juliet
C+
2187.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Property Crime in Cookeville

How bad is property crime in Cookeville?
As of 2026, Cookeville's property crime rate of 2114.9 per 100K is 15% above the national average. It ranks behind 54% of US cities for property crime.
What is the property crime rate in Cookeville?
As of 2026, 2114.9 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 1832.3 per 100K.
Is property crime increasing in Cookeville?
Crime in Cookeville has trended upward recently, though specific property crime trends may differ from the overall picture.
How does Cookeville's property crime compare to Tennessee?
Cookeville performs better than most Tennessee cities on property crime. Its rate of 2114.9 per 100K is above the national average when compared nationally.
What are the odds of being a victim of property crime in Cookeville?
Based on the rate of 2114.9 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 47 residents could be affected by property crime in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Cookeville safe from property crime?
Cookeville is about average for property crime. The rate of 2114.9 per 100K is above the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Cookeville safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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