Knoxville, Tennessee has unfortunately experienced a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Knoxville is 44.9, which is almost double the US average of 22.7. As someone who has lived in Knoxville for many years, I have seen firsthand the impact of this concerning trend. It is important for our community to come together and address the root causes of this issue in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. In addition, the property crime rate in Knoxville is also higher than the national average, at 81.5 compared to 35.4. This highlights the need for increased efforts in crime prevention and law enforcement in our city. We must work together to make Knoxville a safer place for everyone.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Knoxville violent crime is 44.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Knoxville property crime is 81.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.