Is Hendersonville or Nashville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hendersonville is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 80/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 839 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 85% lower. Hendersonville has lower rates in 7 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Hendersonville has a 99% lower rate.
Note: Nashville Metro is 10.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Hendersonville — 5-Year Trend
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Nashville Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hendersonville | Nashville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 839.0 | 5,633.6 | -4,794.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 124.8 | 1,124.1 | -999.3 |
| Murder Rate | 3.1 | 14.6 | -11.5 |
| Rape Rate | 3.1 | 72.0 | -68.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 1.6 | 154.9 | -153.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 115.4 | 882.6 | -767.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 714.2 | 4,509.5 | -3,795.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 51.5 | 442.5 | -391.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 614.4 | 3,344.4 | -2,730.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 48.3 | 722.6 | -674.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hendersonville or Nashville Metro safer?
Hendersonville is safer with a total crime rate of 839 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 85% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hendersonville has a violent crime rate of 124.8 per 100K while Nashville Metro has 1,124.1. Hendersonville has lower violent crime.
About Hendersonville, TN
Hendersonville, a city in Sumner County, sits on the northern shore of Old Hickory Lake. Known as "Music City North" due to its numerous country music residents, it boasts a population over 60,000. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 64,126, Hendersonville has a total crime rate of 839.0 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.