TBI releases 2017 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ report

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2017 “Crime in Tennessee” report Friday, revealing a slight overall increase in reported instances of crime in the most recent reporting year.

The annual study compiles data reported from each law enforcement agency in the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System, according to a TBI release.

Among the findings in the 2017 report:

– Reported instances of murder increased 6.7 percent from 2016 to 2017.

– Reported rape offenses increased 3.2 percent in the same time period.

– The number of individuals arrested in connection to reported crimes decreased by 0.1 percent from 2016 to 2017.

– Juveniles accounted for 6.4 percent of all arrests, down from 6.5 percent in the previous year.

– “Simple Assault” accounted for 67.0 percent of all reported domestic violence offenses.

– Drug/narcotic violations increased 4.9 percent in the previous year.

– The number of DUI arrests continued to trend downward in the past year.

You can see the full report at the TBI website.