Pigeon Forge, TN Crime Reports & Statistics
Neighborhood Crime Statistics For Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Population: 6,318 in 2009
The Pigeon Forge, TN crime report and city information below can give residents and potential residents incite on their local area and surroundings. This information that was collected and published on this site is from the participation of over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. These statistics are collected and published by the FBI on an annual basis for special studies and reports, on the cities in the United States. *
Pigeon Forge, TN Crime Categories
Pigeon Forge, TN Law Enforcement Statistics
Law Enforcement officers are individuals who ordinarily carry a firearm and a badge, have full arrest powers, and are paid from governmental funds set aside specifically for sworn law enforcement representatives. (UCR Definition)
Law Enforcement -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Total Employees 66 | Officers 54 | Civilians 12 |
Year 2008 | Total Employees 65 | Officers 53 | Civilians 12 |
Year 2007 | Total Employees 64 | Officers 52 | Civilians 12 |
Year 2006 | Total Employees 64 | Officers 52 | Civilians 12 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Violent Crime Statistics
In 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee law enforcement had 45 violent crimes reported. With a population of 6,318 in 2009, there were 71.2 occurrences of violent crimes per 10k persons in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The total known offenses in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 48, 59 and 72, respectively .
Violent crime is composed of four offenses: forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault, and robbery. Violent crimes involve force or threat of force. (UCR Definition)
Violent Crimes -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 45 | Occurrences (per 10k) 71.2 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 72 | Occurrences (per 10k) 115.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 59 | Occurrences (per 10k) 98.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 48 | Occurrences (per 10k) 81.9 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Forceable Rape Crime Statistics
In 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 11.1 occurrences of forcible rape per 10k persons in a population of 6,318 in 2009. The total known offenses of forcible rape in Pigeon Forge in 2009 was 7. There were 6 known offenses in 2006, 6 in 2007, and 10 in 2008.
Forcible rape is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Rapes by force and attempts or assaults to rape regardless of the age of the victim are included. Statutory offenses (no force used--victim under age of consent) are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Forcible Rape -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 7 | Occurrences (per 10k) 11.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 10 | Occurrences (per 10k) 16.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.2 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Murder Statistics
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 0 murders in 2009. With a total population of 6318 in 2009, there were 0.0 occurrences of murder per 10k persons in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The murder rates in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 0, 0 and 0, respectively.
Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. (UCR Definition)
Murder -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 0 | Occurrences (per 10k) 0.0 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Aggravated Assault Statistics
The total known offenses of aggravated assault in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2009 was 27. Pigeon Forge had 42.7 occurrences of aggravated assault per 10k persons in a population of 6,318 in 2009. In Pigeon Forge there were 36 offenses in 2006, 44 in 2007, and 47 in 2008.
Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. The Program further specifies that this type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by other means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempted aggravated assault that involves the display of--or threat to use--a gun, knife, or other weapon is included in this crime category because serious personal injury would likely result if the assault were completed. When aggravated assault and larceny-theft occur together, the offense falls under the category of robbery. (UCR Definition)
Assault -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 27 | Occurrences (per 10k) 42.7 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 47 | Occurrences (per 10k) 75.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 44 | Occurrences (per 10k) 73.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 36 | Occurrences (per 10k) 61.5 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Robbery Statistics
In 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 11 occurrences of robberies reported to the police. With 6,318 in 2009 people living in Pigeon Forge, in 2009 there were 17.4 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on statistics from the FBI, there were 6 robberies in 2006, 9 in 2007 and 15 in 2008.
Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. (UCR Definition)
Robbery -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 11 | Occurrences (per 10k) 17.4 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 15 | Occurrences (per 10k) 24.1 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 9 | Occurrences (per 10k) 15.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.2 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Property Crime Statistics
A property crime includes burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. In 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 811 property crimes. The population in 2009 for Pigeon Forge was 6,318 in 2009; the number of violent crimes per 10k persons was 1,283.6. Looking back at the previous three years in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you will see that there were 730 property crimes in 2006, 720 in 2007 and 715 in 2008.
A property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The property crime category includes arson because the offense involves the destruction of property; however, arson victims may be subjected to force. Because of limited participation and varying collection procedures by local agencies, only limited data are available for arson. Arson statistics are included in trend, clearance, and arrest tables throughout Crime in the United States, but they are not included in any estimated volume data. The arson section in this report provides more information on that offense. (UCR Definition)
Property Crime -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 811 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1,283.6 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 715 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1,146.4 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 720 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1,196.2 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 730 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1,246.2 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Burglary Statistics
The total known offenses of burglary in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2009 was 251. Burglary is part of the violent crimes category. Based on the known offenses and its population of 6,318 in 2009 in 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 397.3 occurrences of burglary per 10k persons. In Pigeon Forge there were 168 burglary offenses in 2006, 236 in 2007, and 270 in 2008.
Burglary is defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as a burglary. Burglary in the UCR program is categorized into three sub classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used, and attempted forcible entry. (UCR Definition)
Did you know that a burglary occurs in the United States every 15 seconds? In 2008, there were 2.4 billion burglaries in just the U.S.A! Property loss due to burglary totaled $4.3 billion in 2008, with an average loss of $1,991 per occurrence. You may qualify for a FREE home security system; simply fill out the form on the top of this page to get a free, no-obligation quote and protect yourself from being part of these statistics.
Burglary -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 251 | Occurrences (per 10k) 397.3 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 270 | Occurrences (per 10k) 432.9 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 236 | Occurrences (per 10k) 392.1 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 168 | Occurrences (per 10k) 286.8 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Larceny Statistics
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 503 offenses of larceny-theft reported to the police in 2009. With 6,318 in 2009 people living in Pigeon Forge that year, there were 796.1 occurrences per 10k persons. Based on the statistics from the FBI, there were 510 larceny-thefts in 2006, 430 in 2007 and 392 in 2008.
Larceny-theft (except motor vehicle theft) is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. Examples are thefts of bicycles or automobile accessories, shoplifting, pocket-picking, or the stealing of any property or article which is not taken by force and violence or by fraud. Attempted larcenies are included. Embezzlement, confidence games, forgery, worthless checks, etc., are excluded. (UCR Definition)
Larceny -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 503 | Occurrences (per 10k) 796.1 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 392 | Occurrences (per 10k) 628.5 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 430 | Occurrences (per 10k) 714.4 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 510 | Occurrences (per 10k) 870.6 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Motor Vehicle Crime Statistics
In 2009, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee law enforcement had 57 motor vehicle thefts reported. With a population of 6,318 in 2009 in Pigeon Forge, there were 90.2 occurrences of motor vehicle theft per 10k persons. The total known offenses by law enforcement of this kind in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were 52, 54 and 53, respectively.
Motor vehicle theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. The offense includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. The taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by persons having lawful access is excluded from this definition. (UCR Definition)
Motor Vehicle Crime -
Pigeon Forge, TNYear 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 57 | Occurrences (per 10k) 90.2 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 53 | Occurrences (per 10k) 85.0 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 54 | Occurrences (per 10k) 89.7 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 52 | Occurrences (per 10k) 88.8 |
Pigeon Forge, TN Arson Statistics
The total known offenses of arson in Pigeon Forge in 2009 was 3. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee had 4.7 occurrences of arson per 10k persons in a population of 6,318 in 2009. In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the known offenses of arson were 1 in 2006, 6 in 2007, and 6 in 2008.
Arson is any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. (UCR Definition)
Year 2009 | Population 6,318 | Occurrences 3 | Occurrences (per 10k) 4.7 |
Year 2008 | Population 6,237 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 9.6 |
Year 2007 | Population 6,019 | Occurrences 6 | Occurrences (per 10k) 10.0 |
Year 2006 | Population 5,858 | Occurrences 1 | Occurrences (per 10k) 1.7 |
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