Knox County, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Knox County in TN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 39,106 violent crimes and 53,376 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.5 per 100k residents, which is 22.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 135.5 per 100k, 17.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate130.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39,106 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,088 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,273 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate135.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents53,376 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,063 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38,822 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,370 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.5 | D | 39106 | 106.2 | +22.9% |
| Property Crime | 135.5 | B | 53376 | 163.6 | -17.2% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 184 | 0.5 | +41.7% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 1088 | 3.5 | -31.6% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 1127 | 5.8 | -45.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.7 | C | 8273 | 22.3 | +11.1% |
| Burglary | 16.1 | B | 7063 | 24.0 | -33.0% |
| Larceny | 99.0 | B | 38822 | 116.4 | -14.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 7370 | 22.2 | -8.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Knoxville Police Department
Knoxville, TN