Historic Edgefield Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
Historic Edgefield has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 279 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $470K (+51.8% vs area average), median household income of $73K (-17.0% vs area average), population density of 4,384 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.36% (+1.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Historic Edgefield
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Historic Edgefield in Nashville, TN receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly 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 significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #274 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
184
Total Incidents
15.3
Monthly Average
#274 / 279
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Historic Edgefield show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (16 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 Historic Edgefield reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 27 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 15 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Historic Edgefield tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Historic Edgefield is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 23.9% of all incidents (44 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 22.8% (42 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
4,384.28
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #54 of 279 neighborhoods
+58.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #122 of 279 neighborhoods
+1.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$470,433.96
average estimate
Ranks #37 of 279 neighborhoods
+51.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$73,406.52
average estimate
Ranks #167 of 278 neighborhoods
-17.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.