2026 Compare Cities Crime:
Dayton, TN vs Knoxville, TN

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- Knoxville has 52% more violent crime than Dayton.
- Knoxville has 34% more property crime than Dayton.
 Dayton, TNKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock44.922.7
 Property Crime53.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Dayton    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in this area and you want to keep moving. The most rude unfriendly people that You will ever meet. Southern hospitality is a myth. Real gentlemen not in  More

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Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 5 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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 Dayton, TN37.4

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