The report shows mixed results of certain categories of crime increasing and certain categories decreasing over the 10-year period with violent crime being at its lowest level in 10 years after hitting its highest level in 2007.

The report found:

· Crimes against persons increased by 8 percent

· Crimes against property decreased by 9 percent

· DUI decreased by 13 percent

· Drug/Narcotic violations increased by 45 percent

· Credit card fraud increased by 135 percent

· Hate crime decreased by 50 percent

The TBI’s Crime Statistics Unit has been publishing reports from the collected crime data since 2001 with this year marking the ten-year anniversary for issuing studies.

The report provides a 10-year review of Group A offenses, Group B Offenses as well as crimes against persons, property and society.

Group A offenses include 47 offense types such as murder, sex offenses, assaults, burglaries and drug/narcotic violations.

Group B offenses contain 11 offenses including DUI, liquor law violations, trespassing and disorderly conduct. Specific information for violent crimes, credit card fraud, impersonation, drug/narcotic violations, DUI, domestic violence, hate crime and law enforcement officers killed or assaulted in the line of duty is also included.

To view “Ten Year Crime Trends 2001-2011” in its entirety, go to the TBI website at www.tbi.tn.gov.

Click on Tennessee Crime Statistics from the homepage for a link to the Statistical Analysis Center web page. The report is listed under “Specialized Reports.” The most recently reported crime statistics can also be accessed at www.tncrimeonline.com.