Zip 37902 (Knoxville, TN) Crime

The crime rate in 37902 Knoxville, TN is significantly higher than the national averages. Violent crime in this area is 54.8, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime in this area is 85, compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that there is a higher risk for criminal activity in this area than most other parts of the country. Those who live here should exercise caution and take extra measures to remain safe and secure.

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

Knoxville (zip 37902) violent crime is 54.8. (The US average is 22.7)

Knoxville (zip 37902) property crime is 85.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: The city of Knoxville, Tennessee does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rockford, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rockford, Tennessee. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Knoxville, TN Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	1019.2	12.7	43.5	318	644.9	4898.6	865.9	3262.6	770
2001	1199.8	8.5	79.2	363.1	749	5109.4	978.7	3392	738.7
2002	1103.9	11.9	41.8	312.1	738.2	5658.9	1204.9	3769.9	684
2003	966.9	10.3	46.3	253.2	657.2	6332.3	1389.8	4132.2	810.3
2004	938.7	11.4	45.7	297.1	584.5	6503.3	1431.7	4283.2	788.4
2005	960.1	13.9	55	302.8	588.4	6145.9	1372.9	4094.7	678.4
2006	1038.3	9.9	48.8	294.9	684.7	6064.5	1250.4	4212.2	601.9
2007	1122.6	14.7	59.5	371.5	677	7016.2	1367.6	4900.7	747.9
2008	1079.3	15.2	75.9	361.9	626.4	6602.8	1441.8	4542.2	618.8
2009	1057.8	11.8	79.1	355.1	611.8	6360.5	1393.1	4602.1	365.3
2010	945.8	8.1	65.7	336.8	535.2	6640.7	1467.5	4736.6	436.5
2011	936.9	9.4	52.1	309.7	565.7	7135.7	1409.5	5271.8	454.3
2012	973.4	9.9	65.3	289.7	608.5	6676.9	1581.3	4594.1	501.5
2013	840.9	9.8	75.9	226.5	528.8	6241.8	1241.5	4597	403.3
2014	874.4	6.5	73.2	224	570.6	6524.1	1071.8	4998.9	453.5
2015	926.5	11.9	93.7	205.8	615.2	6002.5	1028.9	4566.4	407.2
2016	896.1	9.6	84.1	216.5	585.8	5533.2	986.2	4084	463.1
2017	893.7	17.6	77.3	197.8	600.9	5444.7	887.8	4004.5	552.4
2018	799.4	10.6	70	132	586.8	4679	728.3	3381.3	569.3
2019	667.3	11.7	77.4	123	455.3	4350	613.3	3215.7	521

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Knoxville, TN	667.3	4,350.0	185,850	2	2019
Rockford, TN	0.0	496.9	805	9	2001
Alcoa, TN	787.2	3,991.5	10,128	11	2019
Clinton, TN	447.2	3,220.0	9,936	15	2019
Maryville, TN	149.6	1,574.0	23,559	15	2019
Plainview, TN	94.1	752.6	2,065	17	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Rockford, TN	0	496.9	805	9	2001
Plainview, TN	94.1	752.6	2,065	17	2019
Blaine, TN	0.0	1,603.4	1,881	18	2019
Norris, TN	372.9	994.4	1,635	19	2019
Maynardville, TN	292.0	1,752.2	1,940	20	2019
Townsend, TN	0.0	2,690.6	246	22	2019

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david · Knoxville, TN

knoxville downtown very walkable and friendly

Over 6 years ago

Knoxville downtown is very walkable with all the necessary services within footsteps . police protection is excellent and residents are friendly. restraunts, theatres , More

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