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Spence Lane Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TN
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Summary

Spence Lane 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 $224K (-27.8% vs area average), median household income of $59K (-32.9% vs area average), population density of 780 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.89% (-3.8% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Spence Lane

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Spence Lane 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

High Risk

The crime density is 1614.1% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #270 out of 279 neighborhoods analyzed.

Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

20

Total Incidents

1.7

Monthly Average

#270 / 279

Safety Rank

High Risk

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Spence Lane show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (3 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 Spence Lane reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-02 with 3 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 22% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Spence Lane tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt
735%
Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury
420%
Assault | Aggravated Assault | Assault, Aggravated - Deadly Weapon - Int/Kn
420%
Vandalism | Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | Vandalism- $1,000 Or Less
15%
Drug Offenses | Drug/Narcotic Violations | Possession Of A Controlled Substance
15%
Other
315%

The most common type of crime in Spence Lane is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 35% of all incidents (7 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 20% (4 cases). The top three categories combined represent 75% 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

780

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #255 of 279 neighborhoods

-71.8% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

88.9%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #220 of 279 neighborhoods

-3.8% vs area average

Median Home Value

$223,600

average estimate

Ranks #187 of 279 neighborhoods

-27.8% vs area average

Median Household Income

$59,313

average estimate

Ranks #236 of 278 neighborhoods

-32.9% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-1717.2%
Children & Teens142nd highest
18-2415.3%
Young Adults41st highest
25-3424.9%
Young Professionals59th highest
35-4414.8%
Mid-Career Adults104th highest
45-548.4%
Mature Adults257th highest
55-648.5%
Pre-Retirement247th highest
65+10.9%
Seniors167th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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2020 CensusLink
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