37203 Safety Report
ZIP • NASHVILLE, TNSummary
37203 has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 27 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $356K (-0.6% vs area average), median household income of $68K (-21.7% vs area average), population density of 5,332 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 81.47% (-8.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 37203
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 37203 in Nashville, TN receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. This zip was compared against 27 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 zip in Nashville, TN.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #25 out of 27 zips analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,855
Total Incidents
154.6
Monthly Average
#25 / 27
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 37203 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (192 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 23. 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 37203 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 204 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 116 incidents. On average, this zip in Nashville experiences approximately 155 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 31% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like 37203 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 37203 is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 32.9% of all incidents (611 cases). This is followed by Theft | Pocket-picking | Robbery at 13.3% (247 cases). The top three categories combined represent 59% 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
5,331.72
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #6 of 27 zips
+87.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
81.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #22 of 27 zips
-8.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$356,185.95
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 27 zips
-0.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$67,650.78
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 27 zips
-21.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.