Nashville Metropolitan, TN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Nashville Metropolitan Police Department serves the city of Nashville Metropolitan, TN in Davidson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 111,592 violent crimes and 139,448 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 247.4 per 100k residents, which is 132.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 440.6 per 100k, 169.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 25 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate247.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111,592 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,357 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents7,871 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate68.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents29,712 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate440.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents139,448 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents17,106 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate304.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents104,585 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate100.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,355 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime247.4F111592106.2+132.9%
Property Crime440.6F139448163.6+169.3%
Homicide1.0F5090.5+89.6%
Rape3.6C23573.5+2.4%
Robbery14.3F78715.8+146.5%
Aggravated Assault68.4F2971222.3+207.1%
Burglary35.5D1710624.0+47.7%
Larceny304.6F104585116.4+161.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft100.1F1735522.2+351.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 4
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 5
Anti-Other Religion 3
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 8
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berry Hill 0 miles
A 55.1
C 165.2
Violent: 77.7% lower
Property: 62.5% lower
Belle Meade 5 miles
A 39.0
A 39.0
Violent: 84.2% lower
Property: 91.1% lower
Ashland City 19 miles
F 210.8
D 210.8
Violent: 14.8% lower
Property: 52.1% lower
Kingston Springs 19 miles
N/A 0.0
A 72.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 83.5% lower
Pleasant View 19 miles
A 18.2
A 54.5
Violent: 92.7% lower
Property: 87.6% lower