Knoxville, TN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Knoxville Police Department serves the city of Knoxville, TN in Knox County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 25,209 violent crimes and 37,830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.7 per 100k residents, which is 74.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 210.0 per 100k, 28.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 28 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate185.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,209 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents738 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents995 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents5,763 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate210.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents37,830 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,828 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate151.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents27,871 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,083 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.7 | F | 25209 | 106.2 | +74.9% |
| Property Crime | 210.0 | D | 37830 | 163.6 | +28.3% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 157 | 0.5 | +183.4% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 738 | 3.5 | -0.2% |
| Robbery | 6.1 | C | 995 | 5.8 | +4.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.3 | D | 5763 | 22.3 | +54.2% |
| Burglary | 27.3 | C | 4828 | 24.0 | +13.4% |
| Larceny | 151.4 | D | 27871 | 116.4 | +30.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.3 | D | 5083 | 22.2 | +41.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 28 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 6 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 13 miles | F 174.2 | D 222.5 | Violent: 6.2% lower Property: 6.0% higher |
| Plainview | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Norris | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Maynardville | 21 miles | B 77.8 | B 116.7 | Violent: 58.1% lower Property: 44.4% lower |
| Alcoa | 21 miles | C 114.9 | C 147.7 | Violent: 38.2% lower Property: 29.7% lower |