Is Nashville Metro or Spring Hill Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Spring Hill is safer than Nashville Metro (Safety Score 86/100 vs 2/100), with a total crime rate of 663 per 100,000 versus 5,634 for Nashville Metro — 88% lower. Nashville Metro has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Spring Hill has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Nashville Metro is 11.7x 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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Spring Hill — 5-Year Trend
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Nashville Metro | Spring Hill | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 5,633.6 | 662.5 | +4,971.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 1,124.1 | 163.6 | +960.5 |
| Murder Rate | 14.6 | 0.0 | +14.6 |
| Rape Rate | 72.0 | 6.7 | +65.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 154.9 | 8.3 | +146.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 882.6 | 148.5 | +734.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 4,509.5 | 499.0 | +4,010.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 442.5 | 90.1 | +352.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 3,344.4 | 373.8 | +2,970.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 722.6 | 35.1 | +687.6 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nashville Metro or Spring Hill safer?
Spring Hill is safer with a total crime rate of 663 per 100K vs 5,634 for Nashville Metro — a 88% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Nashville Metro has a violent crime rate of 1,124.1 per 100K while Spring Hill has 163.6. Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill, TN
Spring Hill, Tennessee, once home to a major General Motors plant, is a rapidly growing city in Maury County. Situated south of Nashville along I-65, its population has boomed in recent decades. With a safety score of 86/100 and a population coverage of 59,921, Spring Hill has a total crime rate of 662.5 per 100,000 residents.