Highland Heights Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
Highland Heights has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 279 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $236K (-24.0% vs area average), median household income of $72K (-18.2% vs area average), population density of 3,129 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.98% (-1.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Highland Heights
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Highland Heights in Nashville, TN receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #197 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.
49
Total Incidents
4.1
Monthly Average
#197 / 279
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Highland Heights show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (7 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 16:00 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 Highland Heights reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 8 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 4 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Highland Heights tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Highland Heights is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents (21 cases). This is followed by Vandalism | Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | Vandalism- $1,000 Or Less at 14.3% (7 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
3,129
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #99 of 279 neighborhoods
+13.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #182 of 279 neighborhoods
-1.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$235,500
average estimate
Ranks #167 of 279 neighborhoods
-24.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$72,341
average estimate
Ranks #173 of 278 neighborhoods
-18.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.