Is Nashville Metro or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, New York City is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 19/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 46% lower. Nashville Metro has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where New York City has a 73% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 11.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Nashville Metro — 5-Year Trend
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New York City — 5-Year Trend
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Nashville Metro, TN
New York City, NY
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Nashville Metro | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,633.6 | 3,039.7 | +2,593.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,124.1 | 671.4 | +452.6 |
| Murder Rate | 14.6 | 3.9 | +10.7 |
| Rape Rate | 72.0 | 23.4 | +48.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 154.9 | 187.5 | -32.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 882.6 | 456.2 | +426.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,509.5 | 2,368.3 | +2,141.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 442.5 | 154.7 | +287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,344.4 | 2,015.0 | +1,329.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 722.6 | 198.5 | +524.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nashville Metro or New York City safer?
New York City is safer with a total crime rate of 3,040 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 46% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Nashville Metro has a violent crime rate of 1,124.1 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. New York City has lower violent crime.
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.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.