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Is Alcoa, Tennessee Safe?

Population 13,689 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,689, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Alcoa earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,724 per 100K.

Alcoa Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlcoaTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.7334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate1993.82062.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1724.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate343.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

222.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1994/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alcoa

Violent crime in Alcoa is below the national average. The rate of 230.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1993.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,724 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Alcoa Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,724
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft343
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alcoa Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alcoa
230.7
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alcoa
1993.8
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alcoa Safety

Is Alcoa safe?
Not especially. Alcoa earns a C with a crime rate of 222.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alcoa?
222.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1993.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alcoa safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alcoa's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,724 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alcoa?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alcoa generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alcoa police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alcoa?
No. Crime in Alcoa has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Alcoa compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Alcoa ranks behind about 76% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Alcoa to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Alcoa?
Bad. A C grade and 222.5 per-thousand rate put Alcoa below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 231 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alcoa?
230.7 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (42), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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