Spence Lane Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • NASHVILLE, TNLoading Map...
Summary
Spence Lane has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 277 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $224K (-28.3% vs area average), median household income of $59K (-33.0% vs area average), population density of 780 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.89% (-3.7% 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 277 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 1815.3% higher than the median for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #269 out of 277 neighborhoods analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
22
Total Incidents
1.8
Monthly Average
#269 / 277
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Spence Lane show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (3 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the afternoon, particularly around 15:00 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 2025-12 with 5 incidents, while 2026-01 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Nashville experiences approximately 2 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like Spence Lane tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Spence Lane is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 40.9% of all incidents (9 cases). This is followed by Assault | Aggravated Assault | Assault, Aggravated - Deadly Weapon - Int/Kn at 18.2% (4 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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 #253 of 277 neighborhoods
-71.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #218 of 277 neighborhoods
-3.7% vs area average
Median Home Value
$223,600
average estimate
Ranks #187 of 277 neighborhoods
-28.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$59,313
average estimate
Ranks #235 of 276 neighborhoods
-33.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.