Rhea County in Tennessee has a violent crime rate of 21.8, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. The property crime rate in Rhea County is 38.2, which is also slightly higher than the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents in Rhea County are generally safe from violent crime, they should take extra precautions when it comes to protecting their property from theft or damage. Residents should be sure to take all necessary security measures such as securing windows and doors with good locks, keeping valuables out of sight, and being alert for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. It is also important to report any suspected criminal activity to the local authorities so that appropriate action can be taken to protect members of the community from harm.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rhea County violent crime is 21.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Rhea County property crime is 38.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Rhea, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Athens, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Athens, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.