Crime & Safety Report for 5508 Garden Cress Trl, Knoxville, TN 37914

Review crime and safety information near 5508 Garden Cress Trl, Knoxville, TN 37914. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$422,900 | 5 bd | 4 ba | 2,748 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 78 offenders within 5 miles and 1350 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

78 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5508 Garden Cress Trl, Knoxville, TN 37914

78 Registered Offenders Nearby
50 Rape
38 Child Involved
43 Assault
8 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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WYATT, MAX H

41 years old

Rapist

Violent

108 HOLSTON CT KNOXVILLE, IL, 37914
1.7 Medium
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SMITH, JERRY WYNN

61 years old

Rapist

Violent

1500 NORTH CHERRY STREET 120 KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917
4.1 Medium
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ANDERSON, DAVID ROBERT

54 years old

Rapist

Violent

5005 BUFFAT MILL RD KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
3.1 Medium
Offender photo

BATES, MICIAH DARNELL

27 years old

1500 CHERRY ST 208 KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
4.1 Medium
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DICK, JAMES LLOYD

39 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

356 NASH ROAD KNOXVILLE, TN, 37914
2.4 Medium

1350 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

1350 Crime & Incidents by Severity
90 Severe
53 Medium
127 Low
1080 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:12 PM

Wheeler St, Knoxville, TN 37917

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, units are dispatched to a priority medical call for a possible seizure at a residence on Wheeler Street near Forest Street and the street dead end, responding with fire department support.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:11 PM

Wheeler St, Knoxville, TN 37917

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a suspected seizure near Wheeler St.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:14 PM

Nova Ln, Knoxville, TN 37914

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical service unit responded to a call near Nova Lane for a fall incident.

Assault Report

07/16/2026 09:01 PM

Mill Rd, Knoxville, TN 37924

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible assault near Mill Road and assigns unit 792, which is instructed to stage and wait for further direction. Radio traffic also mentions a separate man down call near a highway mile marker and a posting request in the Woodland area.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:35 PM

E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible overdose at a motel on East Magnolia Avenue near the intersection of North Henry Street and Beaumont Street.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Chilhowee Intermediate1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5508 Garden Cress Trl in a low-crime area?

The current report summarizes crime-related incidents within 5 miles during the last 12 months. HoodScore compares these records with relevant benchmarks, but no report can guarantee future safety.

Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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