Pennington Bend Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
Pennington Bend has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 279 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $232K (-25.2% vs area average), median household income of $88K (-0.6% vs area average), population density of 846 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.73% (+0.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Pennington Bend
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Pennington Bend in Nashville, TN receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than 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
The crime density is 257.6% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #215 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
3
Total Incidents
0.3
Monthly Average
#215 / 279
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Pennington Bend show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (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 Pennington Bend reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 1 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 0 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 50% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Pennington Bend tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Pennington Bend is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 66.7% of all incidents (2 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 33.3% (1 cases). 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
846
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #246 of 279 neighborhoods
-69.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #134 of 279 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$231,800
average estimate
Ranks #178 of 279 neighborhoods
-25.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$87,854
average estimate
Ranks #112 of 278 neighborhoods
-0.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.