East Lake Safety Report
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Summary
East Lake has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 277 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $207K (-33.7% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-12.1% vs area average), population density of 1,551 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.17% (+0.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for East Lake
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, East Lake in Nashville, TN receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This neighborhood was compared against 277 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Nashville, TN.
Walking Safety
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #240 out of 277 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
8
Total Incidents
0.7
Monthly Average
#240 / 277
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in East Lake show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (1 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Nashville, TN can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for East Lake reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-12 with 2 incidents, while 2026-03 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 600% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like East Lake tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in East Lake is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 75% of all incidents (6 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 12.5% (1 cases). The top three categories combined represent 100% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Nashville, TN helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
1,551
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #192 of 277 neighborhoods
-44.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #123 of 277 neighborhoods
+0.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$206,600
average estimate
Ranks #209 of 277 neighborhoods
-33.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$77,778
average estimate
Ranks #145 of 276 neighborhoods
-12.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.