Germantown Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
Germantown has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 279 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $459K (+48.1% vs area average), median household income of $106K (+20.1% vs area average), population density of 5,400 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.31% (-8.7% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Germantown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Germantown 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 279 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #251 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.
62
Total Incidents
5.2
Monthly Average
#251 / 279
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Germantown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (9 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 14:00 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 Germantown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 8 incidents, while 2025-05 saw the lowest activity at 2 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 28% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Germantown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Germantown is Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents (22 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt at 24.2% (15 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% 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
5,400
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #35 of 279 neighborhoods
+94.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #268 of 279 neighborhoods
-8.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$458,800
average estimate
Ranks #39 of 279 neighborhoods
+48.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$106,138
average estimate
Ranks #74 of 278 neighborhoods
+20.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.