Crime Safety Grade

C+

Nashville, TN Crime Rate

Higher crime than 55% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 98+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Nashville Safe?

With an overall crime index of 115, Nashville has a 15% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 212. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Traceside earning an A+ grade while Historic Buena Vista rates F+.

Crime Index Comparison

Nashville
115
Tennessee Avg
110
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
115
15% above average
Violent Crime
118
18% above average
Property Crime
120
20% above average
Safe Areas
81%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Nashville

1 in 212

Property crime: 1 in 208

Where Is It Safe in Nashville?

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Nashville Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 28% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 9% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 113 ▲ 13%
Assault Violent 124 ▲ 24%
Robbery Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Burglary Property 109 ▲ 9%
Larceny / Theft Property 128 ▲ 28%
Vehicle Theft Property 122 ▲ 22%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Nashville Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Traceside A+ 12
2 Poplar Creek Estates A+ 13
3 Riverwalk A+ 22
4 Belle Meade A+ 28
5 Belle Meade Links A+ 48
6 South Harpeth Area A+ 28
7 Linton South Harpeth A+ 28
8 Burton Valley A+ 40
9 Green Hills A+ 49
10 Woodlawn Area A+ 65
11 Whitland Area A+ 84
12 Cherokee Park A+ 107
13 Wrenwood A+ 91
14 Richland / West End A+ 91
15 Harpeth Valley Park A+ 62
16 Hillwood A+ 45
17 Crieve Hall A+ 51
18 Whites Bend A+ 115
19 Sylvan Park A+ 95
20 West Meade A 56
21 West Meade Park A 55
22 Burton Hills A 66
23 Lockeland Springs A 106
24 Vanderbilt University A 46
25 Sunset View A 76
26 Battlemont A 88
27 Caldwell / Abbay Hall A 92
28 Noel Watkins Grove A 106
29 Robertson A 89
30 Stanford Estates A 89
31 Belmont / Hillsboro A 104
32 Hillsboro / West End A 126
33 Cloverhill A 127
34 Nashville International Airport A 97
35 Bells Bend A 59
36 Inglewood A 89
37 Scottsboro A- 85
38 Whispering Hills A- 110
39 Charlotte Park A- 110
40 McMurray / Huntingdon A- 111
41 Urbandale Nations A- 135
42 Rosebank A- 98
43 12 South A- 103
44 Belmont University A- 124
45 East Glencliff A- 93
46 Centenary A- 120
47 Hillbrook A- 95
48 Woodbine A- 104
49 Radnor A- 142
50 Knowles Home A- 52
51 Glencliff B+ 115
52 East End B+ 141
53 Glengarry B+ 147
54 Eastwood B+ 152
55 Enchanted Hills B+ 43
56 Breeze Hill B+ 157
57 Tennessee State University B+ 62
58 Una B+ 126
59 Melrose B+ 133
60 Eagle Ridge at the Reserve B+ 129
61 White Bridge B+ 161
62 Bordeaux B 103
63 Waverly Place B 120
64 West End Park B 160
65 Academy Square B 177
66 Rolling Mill Hill B 177
67 Woodland in Waverly B 115
68 Trinity RV Park B 137
69 Sylvan Heights B 135
70 Treppard Heights B 77
71 Haynes Area B 93
72 Bordeaux Hills / River Meadows B 104
73 Music Row B 172
74 The Gulch B- 189
75 Capitol B- 174
76 Nashboro Village B- 141
77 Historic Edgefield B- 158
78 Valley View Meadows B- 153
79 Wedgewood Houston B- 154
80 East Germantown C+ 165
81 Germantown C+ 165
82 South Inglewood C 160
83 Hope Gardens C 168
84 Cleveland Park C 151
85 Shelby Hills C 169
86 Glencliff Estates C- 173
87 Shadow Bluff C- 173
88 Osage C- 172
89 Edge Hill D+ 170
90 Hadley / Washington D+ 167
91 Tomorrow's Hope D- 186
92 Chestnut Hill D- 195
93 Buena Vista D- 182
94 MetroCenter F+ 189
95 Cayce Homes F+ 195
96 Historic Buena Vista F+ 199
97 John Henry Hale F+ 187
98 Andrew Jackson F 186

Nashville Crime by Zip Code

37220
A+ Index: 32
37215
A+ Index: 61
37205
A Index: 79
37221
A Index: 64
37214
A Index: 90
37240
A Index: 3
37232
A Index: 3
37204
A Index: 85
37212
A- Index: 115
37211
A- Index: 103
37234
A- Index: 177
37246
A- Index: 192
37216
A- Index: 109
37209
A- Index: 115
37217
B+ Index: 114
37218
B Index: 77
37243
B Index: 154
37206
B Index: 143
37203
B Index: 145
37201
B- Index: 147
37219
B- Index: 164
37238
B- Index: 139
37207
C+ Index: 133
37210
C+ Index: 152
37208
D+ Index: 160
37213
D Index: 189
37228
F+ Index: 185

Nashville Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,081,880
Median Income
$62,087
Home Value
$264,641
Median Rent
$1,170
Home Ownership
54%

Racial Demographics

White
57.4%
Black
29.1%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Nashville?
Nashville has an overall crime index of 115, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 81% of neighborhoods in Nashville are rated A or B for safety.
Is Nashville safe to live in?
Nashville has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nashville?
The safest neighborhoods in Nashville based on crime data include Traceside, Poplar Creek Estates, Riverwalk, Belle Meade, and Belle Meade Links. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Nashville crime compare to the national average?
Nashville's overall crime index is 115 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% higher than the typical US city.

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