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Knoxville
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Knoxville
#5 in Best Places to Live in Knoxville Area
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  • City in Tennessee
  • 668 reviews
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    Knoxville Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 84 responses
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      67%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      18%
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      13%
    • Not safe. There is a lot of crime, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      2%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 82 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      51%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      32%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      10%
    • Not sure.
      6%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      1%

    Knoxville Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      649.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      18.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      72.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      89.3
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      506.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,947.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      594.7
      284
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