Knoxville, KY Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Knoxville in green. The most dangerous areas in Knoxville are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Knoxville, KY Safe?

The B+ grade means the rate of theft is lower than the average US city. Knoxville is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of cities are safer and 74% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Knoxville's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of theft in Knoxville is 5.866 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Theft Maps

When looking at the theft map for Knoxville, remember that the rate of theft per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the theft rate map do not always indicate danger for Knoxville residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Knoxville has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Knoxville has 0, have the same problem. Of Knoxville’s 617 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Knoxville Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Knoxville residents in a standard year.

Individual Knoxville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of theft in Knoxville is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Knoxville.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Sherman, KY	D+	B	D+	D
Williamstown, KY	C-	A-	C-	C-
Goforth, KY	A	B+	A+	A+
Dry Ridge, KY	C	B+	C	C-
Flingsville, KY	B-	A-	B-	C+
Portland, KY	A+	B+	A+	A+
Heekin, KY	C-	A-	D+	D
DeMossville, KY	B	A-	B-	C+
Crittenden, KY	C+	B+	C	C-
Mount Zion, KY	B	B	B+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Knoxville is lower versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Litchfield, PA	A+	A	A	A-
Macon, AL	D+	C	C	D
Lyon Station, PA	A-	A-	A-	B+
Lycippus, PA	A	A	A	A-
Lucerne, OH	A	B+	B+	A-
Loveland Heights, CO	D-	D-	D-	D-
Lovejoy, IL	F	F	F	D-
Long Pine, NE	D	D	D	D+
Lomax, IL	B-	B+	B+	C+
Lodore, VA	A-	C	C	A-

Considering only the theft rate, Knoxville is safer than the Kentucky state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Knoxville, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Knoxville schools on SchoolGrade

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