Is Pennington Bend Safe?
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Summary
Pennington Bend has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 273 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $232K (-25.3% vs area average), median household income of $88K (-0.4% 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 4 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 273 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 #152 out of 273 neighborhoods analyzed.
1
Total Incidents
0.1
Monthly Average
#152 / 273
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Pennington Bend show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 8:00 (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 2026-01 with 1 incidents, while 2026-08 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 100% 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 100% of all incidents (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 #242 of 273 neighborhoods
-69.5% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #132 of 273 neighborhoods
+0.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$231,800
average estimate
Ranks #175 of 273 neighborhoods
-25.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$87,854
average estimate
Ranks #109 of 272 neighborhoods
-0.4% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.