Is Goodlettsville or Nashville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Goodlettsville is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 73/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 1,022 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 82% lower. Goodlettsville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Goodlettsville has a 89% lower rate.
Note: Nashville Metro is 40.4x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Goodlettsville — 5-Year Trend
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Goodlettsville, TN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Goodlettsville | Nashville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,022.4 | 5,633.6 | -4,611.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 127.1 | 1,124.1 | -997.0 |
| Murder Rate | 5.8 | 14.6 | -8.8 |
| Rape Rate | 11.6 | 72.0 | -60.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 17.3 | 154.9 | -137.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 92.4 | 882.6 | -790.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 895.3 | 4,509.5 | -3,614.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 138.6 | 442.5 | -303.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 554.5 | 3,344.4 | -2,789.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 202.2 | 722.6 | -520.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goodlettsville or Nashville Metro safer?
Goodlettsville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,022 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 82% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Goodlettsville has a violent crime rate of 127.1 per 100K while Nashville Metro has 1,124.1. Goodlettsville has lower violent crime.
About Goodlettsville, TN
Goodlettsville, TN, a suburb north of Nashville, is home to the Historic Mansker's Station. This city, bisected by I-65, has a population of over 18,000. With a safety score of 73/100 and a population coverage of 17,312, Goodlettsville has a total crime rate of 1,022.4 per 100,000 residents.
About Nashville Metro, TN
Nashville Metro, the "Music City," is home to the Grand Ole Opry and a growing population of over 700,000 across Davidson County. Situated on the Cumberland River, it serves as a major transportation hub and cultural center in Middle Tennessee. With a safety score of 2/100 and a population coverage of 698,987, Nashville Metro has a total crime rate of 5,633.6 per 100,000 residents.