NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Overall violent crime dropped in 2025 across Tennessee compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The statistics featured in the agency’s “Crime In Tennessee 2025 Report” compiles data submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state to the TBI though the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System.
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With each incident, details about the offense, victim, offender, property, arrestees and the relationship between the people involved, are all reported. According to the TBI, the 2025 data acts as a “snapshot” of crime that was reported that year.
Here are some takeaways from the 2025 data.
Murder and aggravated assault incidents are down across the state
The murder rate fell by more than 18% compared to 2024. According to the TBI, 484 murder cases were reported in 2025, while 592 were reported in 2024. The data notes that a majority of those killed last year were aged 25 to 34. However, in 2024, those aged 18 to 24 made up a majority of victims.
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Even though more than 30,000 cases of aggravated assaults were reported last year, incidents decreased by more than 15% compared to 2024. An interesting factor included in the data shows that most aggravated assaults, at least 4,999, were reported on Sundays.
Group A offenses are happening during the day
Overall, more than 429,000 Group A offenses were reported in 2025, which includes animal cruelty, assault, burglary, vandalism, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, theft, prostitution, robbery, and other crimes.
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The TBI found that a majority of Group A offenses—70,824—took place from 3 p.m. to 5:59 p.m. Meanwhile, the data showed that most of those offenses took place at homes, followed by highways, schools and gas stations.
Extortion/Blackmail is on the rise
More people reported falling victim to extortion and blackmail cases in 2025, marking a 3.23% increase compared to 2024. Meanwhile, the data shows identity theft victims increased by 16.35%.
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Earlier this year, several law enforcement agencies took to social media to warn the public about an increase in government scams. In fact, the FBI said at least $20 billion was lost in government impersonation scams in 2025, including $300 million just in Tennessee alone.
Offenses involving meth labs increased, but imports are down
Last year, there were more than 2,100 reports involving meth offenses, including labs. Data submitted to the TBI reveals that has increased since 2024, where 2,087 incidents regarding meth labs were reported.
In comparison, incidents involving meth imports have decreased. In 2023 and 2024, law enforcement in the Volunteer State reported more than 17,000 meth offenses involving imports. However, in 2025, reports have dropped down to more than 15,000.
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“The TIBRS program continues to serve as a model for the nation and remains successful because of the continued cooperation by Tennessee’s law enforcement community,” stated TBI Director David Rausch following the report’s release. “The TBI provides TIBRS training to commissioned and non-commissioned law enforcement personnel across the state. TBI remains committed to this effort and will continue to provide the training and technical assistance necessary to collect the most accurate and comprehensive crime statistics for Tennessee and its citizens.”
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