Shepherd Hills Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
Shepherd Hills 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 $203K (-34.6% vs area average), median household income of $53K (-39.8% vs area average), population density of 1,435 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.33% (+1.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Shepherd Hills
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Shepherd Hills 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #221 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
34
Total Incidents
2.8
Monthly Average
#221 / 279
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Shepherd Hills show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (4 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 Shepherd Hills reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 5 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 13% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Shepherd Hills tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Shepherd Hills is Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury, accounting for 44.1% of all incidents (15 cases). This is followed by Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt at 17.6% (6 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
1,435
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #205 of 279 neighborhoods
-48.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #123 of 279 neighborhoods
+1.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$202,600
average estimate
Ranks #218 of 279 neighborhoods
-34.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$53,181
average estimate
Ranks #252 of 278 neighborhoods
-39.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.