Is Scottsboro Safe?
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Summary
Scottsboro has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 274 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $243K (-21.8% vs area average), median household income of $96K (+8.9% vs area average), population density of 110 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.54% (-5.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Scottsboro
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Scottsboro in Nashville, TN receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 274 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 #63 out of 274 neighborhoods analyzed.
14
Total Incidents
1.2
Monthly Average
#63 / 274
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Scottsboro show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (2 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 Scottsboro reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-12 with 4 incidents, while 2026-08 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 60% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Scottsboro tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Scottsboro is Intimidation | Intimidation | Harassment- Cause Emotional Distress, Intimidate, Frighten, accounting for 21.4% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt at 21.4% (3 cases). The top three categories combined represent 64% 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
109.91
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #272 of 274 neighborhoods
-96.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #233 of 274 neighborhoods
-5.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$242,784.12
average estimate
Ranks #147 of 274 neighborhoods
-21.8% vs area average
Median Household Income
$96,107.8
average estimate
Ranks #89 of 273 neighborhoods
+8.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.