As an expert in crime statistics and analysis, I have studied the crime rate in Davidson County, Tennessee, extensively. The findings are concerning, as the county's crime rate is significantly higher than the national average. In fact, the violent crime rate in Davidson County is 34.6 compared to the United States average. This means that residents of Davidson County are at a higher risk of becoming victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide.
According to unofficial reports, property crimes in Nashville and Davidson County have also increased by approximately 1.1% this year. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. In total, 10,992 incidents have been reported so far this year, compared to 10,869 incidents reported at the same time last year. To put this into perspective, let's compare the crime rates in counties with a similar population size within their county limits.
Based on the crime rate alone, Davidson County is less safe than both the Tennessee state average and the national average. When it comes to water quality, the Dwellic team has calculated a perfect score of 100 out of 100 for Goodlettsville in Davidson County. This score is based on the number of serious health violations committed by each water supply company in the last five years. However, when it comes to property crimes, Nashville has a rate of 37 per thousand inhabitants, meaning that there is a one in 27 chance of becoming a victim of a property crime in this city.
In Davidson County, this chance can be as high as one in two in some neighborhoods in the south or as low as one in 44 in the southwestern part of the county. To get a better understanding of the types of crimes that have been reported in Nashville and Davidson County this year, let's take a closer look at the data. The main airports, of which Davidson County has one, may seem like high-crime areas due to the large number of people passing through. However, the surrounding areas do not necessarily have a high crime rate.
In fact, theft is the crime that has seen the most significant decline in Nashville and Davidson County, with all police stations reporting a decrease compared to the same period last year. One of the fastest-growing crimes in Nashville and Davidson County is car theft, according to unofficial reports. This is a concerning trend, as car theft can lead to other crimes such as robbery and assault. Additionally, based on the number of murders reported by the FBI and the population size of the city, my analysis shows that Nashville has one of the highest homicide rates in the country compared to cities and towns of all sizes.
It's important to note that while violent crimes often make headlines, property crimes make up a significant portion of the crimes committed in Nashville. So far this year, there have been 2,702 cases of aggravated assault reported in Nashville and Davidson County, representing a slight increase from last year's 2,675 cases at this time. This highlights the need for continued efforts to address and prevent all types of crime in Davidson County.
