37212 Safety Report
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Summary
37212 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 27 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $590K (+64.6% vs area average), median household income of $89K (+2.7% vs area average), population density of 7,123 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 81.17% (-8.6% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 37212
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 37212 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 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #17 out of 27 zips analyzed.
243
Total Incidents
20.3
Monthly Average
#17 / 27
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 37212 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (20 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 1. 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 37212 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 26 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 14 incidents. On average, this zip in Nashville experiences approximately 20 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 25% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in TN neighborhoods like 37212 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 37212 is Assault | Simple Assault | Simple Asslt, accounting for 26.3% of all incidents (64 cases). This is followed by Intimidation | Intimidation | Assault- Fear Of Bodily Injury at 26.3% (64 cases). The top three categories combined represent 62% 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
7,123.12
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #1 of 27 zips
+150.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
81.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #23 of 27 zips
-8.6% vs area average
Median Home Value
$589,841.59
average estimate
Ranks #4 of 27 zips
+64.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$88,819.11
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 27 zips
+2.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.