Monday the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2014 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report. The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state, providing an updated and comprehensive picture of the successes and challenges facing communities across Tennessee.
In the report Woodbury had a 82 percent of arrests from crimes reported in 2013. Out of 150 total offenses reported two years ago 124 of those were cleared. 37 arrests were for DUI, 20 for simple assault and 12 for trespassing. Cannon County had a 50.42% clearance. Out of 236 offenses reported 119 were cleared. Total arrests in Cannon County reported were 397. Most of the arrests were for DUI and Drug Offenses
Among the other findings for the state of Tennessee
Overall, reported incidents dropped in the Group A (counted by offenses) category by 2.4% and by 2.5% in the Group B (counted by arrestees) category.
Domestic Violence offenses made up 51% of all offenses in the category of ‘Crimes Against Persons.’
Reported murders increased by 9.9% in 2014.
Weapon Law Violations decreased by 2.5% in 2014.
Law enforcement departments arrested 26,810 for DUI in 2014, representing a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
“We’re extremely thankful for our dedicated law enforcement partners,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn. “Together, they helped us compile a thorough snapshot of crime in Tennessee. We now hope every department takes this information and works to further address the key crime issues facing their communities and our state.”
