Cities / Knoxville
Is Knoxville, TN safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 51 Knoxville neighborhoods we score (average 82/100), 47 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 4 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Knoxville
- 1Sequoyah Hills· KnoxvilleSequoyah Hills is an affluent residential peninsula along the Tennessee River defined by rolling topography, grand historic estates, and…95Go
- 2Farmington East· KnoxvilleFarmington East is an established suburban community in West Knoxville featuring mature trees, spacious single-family homes, and quiet residential…94Go
- 3Farmington South· KnoxvilleFarmington South is a well-established, scenic residential neighborhood located in the heart of West Knoxville. Characterized by spacious…93Go
- 4Farmington North· KnoxvilleFarmington North is an established West Knoxville residential enclave defined by mature tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and manicured yards…93Go
- 5Farmington Southeast· KnoxvilleFarmington Southeast is an established, picturesque suburban community in West Knoxville characterized by rolling hills, mature trees, and well-kept…93Go
All Knoxville neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 31 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Sequoyah Hills· KnoxvilleSequoyah Hills is an affluent residential peninsula along the Tennessee River defined by rolling topography, grand historic estates, and…95Go
- Farmington East· KnoxvilleFarmington East is an established suburban community in West Knoxville featuring mature trees, spacious single-family homes, and quiet residential…94Go
- Farmington South· KnoxvilleFarmington South is a well-established, scenic residential neighborhood located in the heart of West Knoxville. Characterized by spacious…93Go
- Farmington North· KnoxvilleFarmington North is an established West Knoxville residential enclave defined by mature tree-lined streets, single-family homes, and manicured yards…93Go
- Farmington Southeast· KnoxvilleFarmington Southeast is an established, picturesque suburban community in West Knoxville characterized by rolling hills, mature trees, and well-kept…93Go
- Farmington Northwest· KnoxvilleFarmington Northwest is an established, picturesque suburban community in West Knoxville characterized by rolling hills, mature trees, and…92Go
- Harbison Crossroads· KnoxvilleSituated around the intersection of Tazewell Pike and East Emory Road, Harbison Crossroads serves as a commercial and residential hub for the Gibbs…91Go
- Southwest Knoxville· KnoxvilleEncompassing upscale residential pockets like Rocky Hill, Lyons View, and Westmoreland along the Tennessee River, Southwest Knoxville offers a…91Go
- Solway· KnoxvilleSolway is an unincorporated community in northwest Knox County characterized by scenic waterfront views, rolling hills, and quiet residential…91Go
- Kimberlin Heights· KnoxvilleLocated in southeastern Knox County along the French Broad River, Kimberlin Heights offers rolling hills, river vistas, and a quiet collegiate-rural…91Go
- Shooks· KnoxvilleShooks is an unincorporated, rural-suburban area situated in southern Knox County near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The landscape is…90Go
- Farmington Central· KnoxvilleFarmington Central is a classic, leafy suburban community located in West Knoxville. It is predominantly comprised of well-maintained single-family…90Go
- Hickory Hills· KnoxvilleHickory Hills is an established suburban neighborhood located in West Knoxville near the Tennessee River. It is characterized by spacious…90Go
- Lovell· KnoxvilleSituated along the Lovell Road and Kingston Pike corridors in West Knoxville, Lovell is characterized by modern shopping plazas, business parks, and…90Go
- Ritta· KnoxvilleRitta is a peaceful, spread-out enclave characterized by rolling green hills, established family farms, and newer single-family subdivisions…89Go
- West Knoxville· KnoxvilleWest Knoxville is an expansive suburban sector defined by leafy residential subdivisions, major commercial thoroughfares like Kingston Pike, and…88Go
- Neubert Springs· KnoxvilleNeubert Springs is a scenic, low-density pocket situated in the rolling hills of South Knoxville. Characterized by single-family homes on large…87Go
- Bell Bridge· KnoxvilleSituated on the northeastern outskirts of Knoxville, Bell Bridge features rolling terrain, single-family homes, and spacious semi-rural parcels. It…87Go
- Peters Mill· KnoxvillePeters Mill is an established residential neighborhood in West Knoxville characterized by leafy subdivisions, well-tended single-family homes, and…87Go
- Bearden· KnoxvilleBearden is an upscale West Knoxville neighborhood centered along Kingston Pike, featuring premier local dining, independent boutiques, and the trendy…87Go
- Cedar Bluff· KnoxvilleCedar Bluff is an expansive, family-friendly suburban community situated along the Interstate 40/75 corridor in West Knoxville. It is defined by…87Go
- Fieldview· KnoxvilleFieldview is a secluded, primarily residential neighborhood nestled in the rolling hills of West Knoxville. It is defined by leafy cul-de-sacs…87Go
- Heiskell· KnoxvilleStretching across the northern Knox and southern Anderson County borders, Heiskell is an expansive, pastoral neighborhood nestled along Interstate 75…86Go
- Mynatt· KnoxvilleMynatt is a serene, sprawling residential area in North Knoxville characterized by winding two-lane roads, single-family homes, and wooded lots…86Go
- Idlewood Acres· KnoxvilleIdlewood Acres is an established residential neighborhood in West Knoxville characterized by mid-century and ranch-style single-family homes on…85Go
- Holston Hills· KnoxvilleEstablished in the 1920s along the Holston River, Holston Hills is one of Knoxville's premier historic garden suburbs, celebrated for its sprawling…84Go
- Black Oak· KnoxvilleBlack Oak sits along the scenic ridge in North Knoxville, bridging the gap between suburban Fountain City and Powell. It features rolling terrain…83Go
- Beverly Acres· KnoxvilleBeverly Acres is a tranquil suburban neighborhood located just north of Fountain City in Knoxville, characterized by single-family ranch-style homes…81Go
- Pleasant Hills· KnoxvillePleasant Hills is a quiet, mid-century suburban community located in Northwest Knoxville near the intersection of Pleasant Ridge Road and Western…80Go
- Fountain City· KnoxvilleFountain City is a historic North Knoxville community centered around its iconic spring-fed duck pond and leafy, historic residential avenues. It…80Go
- John Sevier· KnoxvilleJohn Sevier is a sprawling, semi-rural and suburban district centered along Governor John Sevier Highway in southern Knox County. The area is…80Go
Go, stay aware — 16 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- South Knoxville· KnoxvilleLocated just across the Tennessee River from downtown, South Knoxville (or 'SoKno') blends rugged outdoor recreation with a growing arts, brewery…79Go, stay aware
- Windsor Park· KnoxvilleWindsor Park is an established mid-century neighborhood in North Knoxville characterized by modest single-family ranch homes, mature trees, and…79Go, stay aware
- Galewood· KnoxvilleGalewood is an established suburban-style neighborhood in Knoxville characterized by modest mid-century ranch homes, generous green yards, and leafy…78Go, stay aware
- South Haven Southeast· KnoxvilleLocated in South Knoxville, South Haven Southeast is a leafy, primarily residential enclave prized for its direct access to extensive trail systems…78Go, stay aware
- Lake Forest· KnoxvilleLake Forest is a mid-century, tree-shaded residential neighborhood in South Knoxville known for its rolling hills and close-knit community feel. It…78Go, stay aware
- South Haven West· KnoxvilleSouth Haven West is a hilly, leafy residential enclave located just south of the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville. It is characterized by…77Go, stay aware
- South Haven Central· KnoxvilleSouth Haven Central is a predominantly residential, wooded neighborhood located in South Knoxville just south of the Tennessee River. Known for its…76Go, stay aware
- South Haven Northwest· KnoxvilleSouth Haven Northwest is a hilly, leafy residential enclave located just south of the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville. It offers a laid-back…76Go, stay aware
- South Haven North· KnoxvilleSouth Haven North is a leafy, hilly neighborhood of modest mid-century and bungalow homes nestled south of the Tennessee River. It is largely…76Go, stay aware
- South Haven East· KnoxvilleSouth Haven East is a hilly, wooded residential neighborhood in South Knoxville characterized by mid-20th-century single-family homes and quiet…76Go, stay aware
- Twinville· KnoxvilleTwinville is an unassuming residential neighborhood in northwest Knoxville characterized by modest mid-century single-family homes, quiet streets…75Go, stay aware
- Northeast Knoxville· KnoxvilleNortheast Knoxville is an inner-to-outer suburban sector characterized by mid-century residential subdivisions, rolling hills, and auto-oriented…75Go, stay aware
- Oak Grove Heights· KnoxvilleOak Grove Heights is an established mid-20th-century residential neighborhood situated northeast of downtown Knoxville near Whittle Springs. It…75Go, stay aware
- Buffat Heights· KnoxvilleBuffat Heights is a hilly, wooded residential enclave in Knoxville characterized primarily by mid-century single-family homes and modest suburban…74Go, stay aware
- Highland Park· KnoxvilleHighland Park is a historic residential neighborhood in North Knoxville characterized by Craftsman bungalows, Victorian-era homes, and mature trees…72Go, stay aware
- Northeast Knoxville Northeast· KnoxvilleNortheast Knoxville features rolling East Tennessee topography, established mid-century residential neighborhoods, and major commercial plazas along…71Go, stay aware
Caution — 4 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Whittle Springs· KnoxvilleLocated in North Knoxville, Whittle Springs is a mid-century, hilly community centered around its signature municipal golf course. It provides…64Caution
- West View· KnoxvilleWest View is a modest, historic residential enclave characterized by older single-family bungalows, quiet hillside streets, and direct proximity to…63Caution
- Coster Yards· KnoxvilleCoster Yards is a historic industrial and rail district located in North Knoxville adjacent to the lively Happy Holler and North Central corridors…62Caution
- East Knoxville· KnoxvilleEast Knoxville is a sprawling, historically significant section of the city featuring green spaces like the Knoxville Botanical Garden and historic…46Caution
Knoxville safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Knoxville?
Sequoyah Hills scores highest at 95/100, followed by Farmington East (94) and Farmington South (93).
Is Knoxville safe to walk at night?
In the 31 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 4 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Knoxville areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are East Knoxville (46), Coster Yards (62), West View (63). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Knoxville neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.