Is Nashville Metro or Paris Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Paris is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 45/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 1,853 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 67% lower. Nashville Metro has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Paris has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nashville Metro is 67.5x 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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Paris — 5-Year Trend
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Nashville Metro, TN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Nashville Metro | Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,633.6 | 1,853.3 | +3,780.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,124.1 | 164.1 | +960.0 |
| Murder Rate | 14.6 | 0.0 | +14.6 |
| Rape Rate | 72.0 | 9.7 | +62.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 154.9 | 0.0 | +154.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 882.6 | 154.4 | +728.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,509.5 | 1,689.2 | +2,820.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 442.5 | 164.1 | +278.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,344.4 | 1,467.2 | +1,877.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 722.6 | 57.9 | +664.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nashville Metro or Paris safer?
Paris is safer with a total crime rate of 1,853 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Nashville Metro has a violent crime rate of 1,124.1 per 100K while Paris has 164.1. Paris 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 Paris, TN
Paris, Tennessee, home to the World's Biggest Fish Fry, is a rural city in Henry County. Its economy has historical ties to agriculture and the Paris Landing State Park attracts visitors to Kentucky Lake. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 10,360, Paris has a total crime rate of 1,853.3 per 100,000 residents.