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Crime & Safety in Knoxville, TN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Knoxville has a violent crime rate of 667 per 100,000 residents, 76% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 455.3 per 100,000, robbery at 123.0, rape at 77.4. The murder rate is 11.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,350 per 100,000, 122% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,216, burglary at 613, vehicle theft at 521 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 50 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Knoxville receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Knoxville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent667.3/100K
76% above US avg
Murder11.7/100K
85% above US avg
Rape77.4/100K
Robbery123.0/100K
Assault455.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,350.0/100K
122% above US avg
Burglary613.3/100K
Theft3,215.7/100K
Vehicle Theft521.0/100K
Arson5.3/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)50

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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