Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Mt. Juliet recorded its lowest overall crime rate in at least 25 years, according to newly released 2025 crime data reported through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s recently released Crime in Tennessee report.
Mt. Juliet’s overall crime rate for 2025 was 40.30 offenses per 1,000 residents, the lowest recorded rate in available data dating back to 2001. The milestone is especially significant when measured against Mt. Juliet’s tremendous growth. The city’s population has roughly tripled since 2001, growing from approximately 14,800 residents to more than 45,000 today. Despite that growth, crime has not followed the same trajectory. The 2025 crime rate was 46.5% lower than Mt. Juliet’s historical high of 75.31 in 2006, 40.8% lower than the rate recorded in 2001, and 23.1% lower than in 2010.
“This is good news for our community, but more importantly, it represents real people who were not victimized by crime,” said Mt. Juliet Police Chief Tyler Chandler. “Mt. Juliet has grown tremendously, with more residents, businesses, visitors, traffic, and activity than ever before, yet our crime rate is at its lowest recorded level in at least 25 years. That does not happen by accident. It reflects dedicated officers, proactive police work, strong partnerships, engaged residents, and a community that continues to make public safety a priority.”
Fewer Property Crimes Despite a Much Larger City
Only 694 property crimes were reported in Mt. Juliet during 2025.
That compares with:
• 887 in 2017
• 960 in 2018
• 964 in 2020
• 694 in 2025
Mt. Juliet experienced 270 fewer property crimes in 2025 than in 2020, a 28% reduction in the actual number of offenses despite substantial population growth during that period. Compared with 2018, there were 266 fewer property crimes, a reduction of nearly 28%. The city’s property crime rate has fallen nearly 67% from its historical peak.
Crimes Against Persons Continue Historic Decline
Crimes Against Persons also reached historically low levels. Only 228 Crimes Against Persons were reported in Mt. Juliet during 2025.
For comparison:
• 340 in 2006
• 328 in 2019
• 318 in 2020
• 228 in 2025
There were 112 fewer Crimes Against Persons in 2025 than in 2006, representing a 32.9% reduction in the actual number of offenses. The per-capita rate of Crimes Against Persons has fallen by more than 71% from its historical peak. Perhaps one of the clearest examples of Mt. Juliet’s long-term public safety progress can be seen by comparing today with 2001. In 2001, with a population of approximately 14,800, Mt. Juliet recorded 247 Crimes Against Persons. In 2025, with a population of approximately 45,200, the city recorded only 228. That means that despite Mt. Juliet having roughly three times as many residents today, fewer Crimes Against Persons occurred in 2025 than occurred nearly a quarter-century ago.
Crimes Directly Affecting People and Property Down More Than Two-Thirds
When Crimes Against Persons and Property Crimes are considered together, providing a clearer picture of offenses directly affecting victims and their property, Mt. Juliet’s 2025 rate was among the lowest ever recorded. The combined rate of crimes against people and property has fallen by more than two-thirds from its historical peak.
The historic crime numbers also come during a period of strong proactive police activity. Mt. Juliet officers continue to identify wanted individuals, intercept stolen vehicles, recover illegal firearms and dangerous drugs, and apprehend offenders attempting to enter or travel through the community. Officers remain focused on making Mt. Juliet a difficult place for those committing crimes to operate, hide, or simply pass through unnoticed. The numbers continue to show just how important that proactive work is. During the first six months of 2026, Mt. Juliet officers apprehended 342 wanted individuals, with 88% being non-residents of the city.
“Low crime does not mean there is less work to do,” Chandler said. “In many ways, it means the work is having the impact we want it to have. Our officers remain highly proactive because preventing the next victim is always better than responding after someone has already been harmed.”
The Department credits a combination of proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, technology, traffic enforcement, investigative work, regional law enforcement partnerships, community involvement, support from the community, and the daily commitment of officers and support staff for contributing to Mt. Juliet’s continued public safety success.
“We are proud of the results, but we will never become comfortable because of them,” Chandler added. “Every crime represents someone affected, and every victim matters. Our responsibility is to keep pushing forward, keep adapting, and keep working to make an already safe community even safer. Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful for the men and women who serve this city and for a community that strongly supports their work. Mt. Juliet is a special place, and protecting the quality of life our residents and families enjoy remains one of our greatest responsibilities.”
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s annual Crime in Tennessee report compiles crime data submitted by law enforcement agencies across the state through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System, which can be found here: TBI 2025 Crime in Tennessee Report .