KPD sees increase in simple assaults, advocates urge victims to seek help
Preliminary data shows a 16 percent year-to-date increase in simple assaults this year compared to last. Around 50 percent of those assaults are domestic. Author: Amelia Young (WBIR) Updated: 10:31 PM EDT July 12, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn Warmer weather means an uptick in violent crime, according to Knoxville Police Department.
Preliminary data shows a 16 percent year-to-date increase in simple assaults this year compared to last. Those involve minor injury or limited threat of violence.
Around 50 percent of those assaults are domestic.
In June, simple assaults were up 11 percent from 2020. Now in July, they re up 16 percent.
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